Tomato prices soar 50% in 15 days due to excess October rains

Published 2025년 11월 19일

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Tomato prices have risen sharply across the country as supplies dropped following heavy October rainfall. Government data shows retail prices have increased 25% to 100% in a month across states, with the all-India average up 27% to ₹46 per kg. Chandigarh recorded the steepest rise at 112%, while Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka also saw increases above 40%.

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Tomato prices have increased by nearly 50% during the last 10-15 days as supplies have reduced due to the impact of excess rainfall in October. According to the government data, the retail prices have shot up by 25% to 100% within a month in different states of the country, while the wholesale prices of tomatoes have increased by 45% in November over the previous month in Maharashtra, the key supply state and by 26% in Delhi, a major vegetable distribution hub for north India. #sr_widget.onDemand p, #stock_pro.onDemand p{font-size: 14px;line-height: 1.28;} .onDemand .live_stock{left:17px;padding:1px 3px 1px 5px;font-size:12px;font-weight:600;line-height:18px;top:9px} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{margin:0 auto 0;} #sr_widget.onDemand .live_stock p a{color: #fff;;} #sr_widget.onDemand .sr_desc{color: #024d99;margin-top:10px;} #sr_widget.onDemand .crypto .live_stock .lb-icon{8px 6px 5px 3px !important} ...

Source: Economic times