People living in countries all over the world have been facing the brunt of inflation for the past several days. India too has not remained untouched in this. The impact of rising inflation in the country is also visible on food items. According to various media reports, the prices of vegetables are also increasing significantly.
Talking about tomato, its price has increased by 50 percent on an annual basis. Also, it is being sold in the retail market for up to Rs 30 per kg. On the other hand, the condition of onion is also similar, although the retail price of onion has increased by 20 percent. These have increased to Rs 30 per kg. Not only this, it has also been said in some reports that the prices of tomato, onion, potato etc. will increase in the coming time. Talking about last year, there was a decline in the prices of tomatoes and potatoes. In July 2023, due to poor monsoon conditions, an increase of more than 200 percent was seen in the prices of tomatoes.
Government took strict steps
During that time, tomatoes were sold at very high prices in different parts of the country. At some places its price had reached Rs 100 to Rs 250. After which the government took serious steps regarding the matter and controlled its prices by fixing its chain.
Onion is making you cry
At present, onion is being sold in the retail market at a price of Rs 30 per kg. At the same time, its retail prices have seen a decline of 25 percent in the last three months. In October 2023, an increase of up to 74 percent was recorded in the price of onion, after which the export of onion was banned by the Central Government. Along with this, the government had also decided to sell onion at the rate of Rs 25. Due to the efforts of the Central and Maharashtra Government, the price in Nashik Mandi has come down to Rs 1000/quintal which was Rs 2000/quintal in the beginning of the month.
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