Indore Vegetable Prices Remain High Ahead Of Navratri, Fresh Green Peas Touch ₹110 Per Kg

Indore's vegetable market, in anticipation of Navratri, is currently offering fresh green peas and peanuts at relatively high prices. New peas originating from Nashik, Maharashtra, and peanuts sourced from Shivpuri and Sagar have commenced their journey to the Choithram Vegetable Market. However, their wholesale prices continue to be elevated.

Green peas are being sold at Rs 100 to Rs 110 per kilogram, while raw peanuts are priced between Rs 60 and Rs 70 per kilogram. Other vegetables, such as drumsticks, are also being sold at a similar price range, whereas fenugreek leaves can be purchased for approximately Rs 50 per kilogram. Market traders anticipate that vegetable prices may experience fluctuations in the days leading up to Navratri, influenced by factors such as market arrivals, weather conditions, and demand during the festival.

Many devotees fast during Navratri, which might lead to a reduction in demand for certain vegetables, potentially alleviating some financial burdens for households. Nevertheless, traders believe a substantial price decrease is improbable at the moment. The volume of vegetable supply from nearby rural areas and other producing regions will be a crucial factor in determining future price trends.

A higher influx of vegetables could help stabilize rates, while any disruption in supply might keep prices elevated. The wholesale vegetable prices at the Choithram Mandi Vegetable Market include green peas at Rs 100-110 per kilogram, drumsticks at Rs 60-70 per kilogram, raw peanuts at Rs 60-70 per kilogram, fenugreek leaves at Rs 50 per kilogram, ridge gourd at Rs 30-35 per kilogram, tomatoes at Rs 15-30 per kilogram, okra at Rs 25-30 per kilogram, carrots at Rs 20 per kilogram, cauliflower priced at Rs 15-20 per piece, spinach at Rs 15-20 per kilogram, cucumber at Rs 15-18 per kilogram, cabbage at Rs 8-12 per kilogram, bottle gourd at Rs 8-10 per kilogram.