Tomato Prices

Tomato prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed to Rs 75 per piece amid record inflation, leaving citizens struggling for basic meals and sparking outrage in parliament over food affordability and import bans.

Govt reduces subsidised tomato price to Rs 50 a kg in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai from today

This move aims to ensure reasonable profit margins at the retail level, prevent windfall gains for intermediaries, and protect consumer interests.

Tomato prices skyrocket to Rs 100 per kg in Delhi as rains hit supplies

Data from the Department of Consumer Affairs reveals that retail prices of tomatoes in Delhi are at Rs 93 per kg as of July 20. The all-India average price for tomatoes on this date stands at Rs 73.76 per kg.

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks on supplies from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

According to the ministry data, retail tomato price in Delhi was Rs 75/kg on July 12, down from Rs 150/kg in the year-ago period. In Mumbai, the price was Rs 83/kg, while Kolkata reported it at Rs 80/kg.

Fall in tomato prices brings down cost of thali by up to 17% in September: CRISIL

Cheaper chilli and fuel also helped bring down the price. Onion, however, climbed up and is expected to remain firm

Will the govt's price control measures hurt farm incomes? Can they backfire in an election year?

The government has introduced price control measures to bring inflation down, farmers are up-in-arms against these measures because they say such measures distort markets. Watch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in conversation with Indra Shekhar Singh, Former Director, National Seed Association of India to know more.

Must be on guard till June next year as global food prices soar, says NITI Aayog's Ramesh Chand

Chand admitted that India cannot insulate itself from rising global food prices and can only take steps to moderate its effect locally.

Tomato farmers are crushing Nifty companies in profitability

From dumping their produce on the streets earlier this year due to low prices to making windfall gains, India’s tomato farmers are currently traversing a cliffhanging boom-and-bust cycle

Banking Central | A letter from humble Tomato to the RBI Governor

The RBI-led monetary policy committee is preparing for another round of rate-setting meeting this week. That comes in the backdrop of sharp jump in vegetable prices

Tamil Nadu couple fake accident with farmer, drive away with tomatoes worth Rs 2 lakh

The couple – Bhaskar, 28 and Sindhuja, 26, were arrested on Saturday while three others are still absconding. Based on the complaint lodged by the farmer, the RMC Yard police tracked the movement of the vehicle and zeroed in on the gang.

Call it tomato or tomahto, the price is still too high

After the onion, it is the turn of the ruddy tomato to make the Indian house husband weep.

Husband uses 2 extra tomatoes in curry, wife gets angry and leaves home

The wife-identified as Aarti- runs a dhaba with her husband- identified as Sanjeev Verma- was angry when she saw that the curry had extra tomatoes and criticised the husband.

No tomatoes, no cry: How to cook meals minus the pricey fruit

It’s time to improvise and think out of the wok as tomato prices hit an all-time high of Rs 200 a kg. Chefs and home cooks share some innovative solutions to add bulk and acidity to gravies.

Tomato to get even costlier in weeks ahead; relief only by September

Unseasonal rains, the resulting disruption in transportation and supply chains have affected the prices of a number of vegetables. Tomato prices are expected to touch Rs 300 a kg, but the government’s July 12 directive might provide some respite.

Centre to sell tomatoes at discounted rates in Delhi, other cities

the Consumer Affairs Ministry on Wednesday said the sale of tomatoes will be undertaken by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) and National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF).

Tomato omelettes and salads go missing; Puree in demand as tomato prices soar

Soaring prices force buyers to explore alternatives, hotels take tomato-heavy items off menu.

Vegetable vendor in Varanasi hires bouncers to protect his stall amid tomato price rise. Video

A vegetable vendor in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, hired two bouncers to protect his stall amid the record-high rise in tomato prices.

McDonald's puts tomato off the menu in some of stores as price soars

McDonald said due to seasonal issues, it is unable to procure tomatoes that pass quality checks. Tomato prices have soared to as high as Rs 200 per kg in some markets.

Tomatoes have gone missing from our juice and salads. It's the latest whodunnit in town

Most desi dishes need tomatoes, from rajma to rasam. Without tamatar, what would we eat?

High tomato, pulses prices increase average cost of Indian thali in June: Report

The all-India average retail tomato price was ruling at Rs 95.58 per kg on Thursday.

Explainer: Why tomato prices are surging in your city

The supply of fruits and vegetables has been hit by a delayed monsoon, uneven rainfall distribution and crop damage due to flooding, and it is hurting household budgets.

Spike in tomato prices temporary phenomenon; prices will cool down soon: Govt official

According to the data maintained by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the average price of tomato on an all-India basis is Rs 46 per kg on June 27.

Memes flood Twitter as tomato prices simmer across states

As per market experts, the rates are going to increase further.

Tomato prices soar high; cross Rs 80-100/kg mark across several cities

A 15-kg crate of tomatoes was sold for Rs 1,100 in Kolar wholesale APMC market on Sunday and this is expected to further drive up the price in the retail market in the city soon.

Tomato, onion growers in tears following price crash in Karnataka

According to sources in the Yeshwanthpur Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) Yard, onion prices had dropped to somewhere between Rs 2 per kg and Rs 10, a few days ago