Tomato

Tomatoes are one of the healthiest superfoods for your body as they are a great source of vitamins, minerals, and other antioxidants such as lycopene, and incorporating raw tomatoes into your daily diet is beneficial.

Coconut oil, tomatoes, and umbrellas: What drove inflation in June despite a 6-year low

A Moneycontrol analysis shows that 40% of the items on the the consumer price index (CPI) witnessed a faster month-on-month price rise than in May

Retail tomato prices drop 22% on improved supplies: Govt

The all-India average retail price of tomatoes stood at Rs 52.35 per kg on November 14, down from Rs 67.50 per kg on October 14, according to an official statement

Nearly half the country’s states paying over Rs 50 per kg for onions: MC Analysis

On September 5, the government announced the start of discounted onion sales at Rs 35 per kg in the National Capital Region and Mumbai

Thali prices rise in July; tomato prices contribute to higher cost

The cost of vegetarian thali was up 11 percent in July, while a non-vegetarian thali cost 6 percent compared with the previous month

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.

India’s ‘TOP’ vegetables could spoil its disinflation party

Even as some see retail inflation moderating in June, a spike in the cost of tomatoes and onion and its impact on the food index could dampen the exuberance of any fall in the headline figure.

Veg thali gets dearer by 10% in June on onion, tomato price jump: Crisil

However, a decline in the broiler price contributed to a decrease in the cost of a non-vegetarian meal, as per Crisil Market Intelligence and Analysis' monthly "Roti Rice Rate" report.

Government has limited options to address crash in prices of tomato, other perishables  

Not having much choice, the government resorts to the Essential Commodities Act to impose stock limits. Going forward, the presence of farmer producer organisations and cooperatives can help by setting up small cooling chambers in the producing areas. Linking them to urban markets can boost farmers’ price realization to some extent

NCCF, NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 40 per kg from August 20

Initially, the subsidised rate was fixed at Rs 90 per kilogram which had been successively reduced in line with the decline in prices

Tomato, Onion and Potato need to move up the value chain

Prices of Tomato, Onion and Potato (TOP) have a significant influence over the consumer price index (CPI). As extreme weather events impact their supply, there is an urgent need to improve the fundamentals, in order to control prices

‘Avocado toast cheaper than tomato chutney’: Indians turn to fancy fruit as tomato prices soar

A Twitter user shared a side-by-side comparison of avocados and tomatoes retailing on an e-commerce platform.

Tomatoes at Honda’s media lunch impress Twitter: ‘I would steal and purchase Honda showroom’

The price of tomatoes has skyrocketed in the last few weeks, transforming the humble fruit into a prized commodity.

Tomato price shock hits Indian restaurants, cheaper puree sales boom

Amazon said demand for tomato puree on its platform rose five times over the past month, while ketchup sales rose 30%.

Simmering veggies may push retail inflation above 6.5% in July

Headline retail inflation has already snapped its falling streak, rising more than expected to 4.81 percent in June from May's 25-month low of 4.31 percent

Oh Dear: How the food industry is coping with costly tomatoes

This kitchen staple is now a luxury berry, with prices having shot up from Rs 30 per kg in mid-June to around Rs 200 a kg by mid-July in several markets of the country.

Tamil Nadu couple held for hijacking lorry with 2.5 tonnes of tomato in Karnataka

The couple from Vellore, according to police, was part of a gang of highway robbers, that intercepted Mallesh from Hiriyur in Chitradurga district, at Chikkajala on July 8 and demanded compensation claiming that his truck had bumped into their car.

Shilpa Shetty trolled for video on tomato prices: ‘You’re shopping in UK’

Shilpa Shetty was trolled for filming a video about India's rising tomato prices while shopping in the UK.

Govt-subsidised tomatoes being availed by only 7% of households: Localcircles survey

The government has been trying to reduce prices of the kitchen staple which have been on a rise by using NAFED and NCCF to sell tomatoes in select markets at lower prices

Tomato prices further slashed: NAFED, NCCF to sell at Rs 70/kg

The Department of Consumer Affairs has directed both cooperatives to sell tomatoes at a retail price of Rs 70 per kg, effective from July 20, 2023.

Woman carries 10 kg tomatoes from Dubai to India at mom’s request

A Dubai-based daughter asked her mother in India what she wanted from the UAE city that is known for its luxury shopping. The mother asked her to bring 10 kilograms of tomatoes.

Average tomato prices in Delhi drop to Rs 150 per kg: Govt data

Among other metros, tomatoes were selling at Rs 155 per kg in Mumbai, Rs 132 per kg in Chennai and Rs 143 per kg in Kolkata.

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.