Following recent weather conditions and the Dussehra festival, the wholesale vegetable market has experienced a decrease in supply, affecting prices for certain vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, green chilies, drumstick, carrots, beans, bell peppers, and peas. On October 13, the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard received 75 to 80 trucks of vegetables from various parts of the state and neighboring regions.
Green chilies were transported from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh, while cabbage supplies also came from Karnataka and Gujarat. Carrots were sent from Indore, alongside limited quantities of beans, peas, cucumbers, and garlic. The Pune area contributed okra, gourd, tomatoes, bell peppers, and peas from locales such as Purandar, Parner, Wai, and Satara.
The arrival of new onions at the Pune Market Yard has led to a reduction in wholesale prices. The market also saw an influx of 70 to 75 trucks of onions and 35 to 40 tempos of potatoes from Indore, Agra, and local areas. Leafy vegetables like fenugreek, dill, and green onions have seen price increases, with coriander and fenugreek prices specifically noted.
In the fruit sector, there has been a rise in the prices of sweet lime, papaya, and sapota, while guava prices have decreased. The market received 40 to 50 tons of sweet lime, 8 to 10 tons of oranges, and 10 to 15 tons of pomegranates, with no changes reported in the rates of pomegranates, oranges, watermelons, muskmelons, and custard apples.
Source: The Bridge Chronicle