Tomato Prices Soar To Over Rs 100. What's Driving The Price Hike?
NDTV
Tomato Prices: According to traders, tomato prices have suddenly shot up as its supply has been impacted due to uncertain weather conditions.
Tomato prices have soared in several states over the past few days, with the essential vegetable costing Rs 100 or more in retail markets.
According to traders, tomatoes have turned costlier in the last few days as its supply has been impacted due to uncertain weather conditions.
Tomato prices have shot up from Rs 20-30 per kg to Rs 80-120 per kg, depending on the variety, amid the supply crunch
The supply has been affected because of floods and heavy rains in the key growing states. "Southern states like Karnataka and Telangana as well as some hilly states have witnessed rains in the last few days, which has led to damage of the crop, creating a supply disruption," an expert said.
