The current price of a box of tomatoes (15 kgs) is just ₹50 - 120 at the Kolar APMC. Even in Bengaluru markets, tomatoes are costing ₹15 - 25 per kg, depending on the size of the fruits. After experiencing record highs, even the beginning of festivities has not brought any relief for tomato growers, as the current price for a box of tomatoes is just ₹50 - 120 at the Agricultural Produce and Livestock Market Committee (APMC).
Earlier, around July, the price of tomato hit a record high of over ₹2,300 for a box (of 15 kg) at the APMC in Kolar. At markets in Bengaluru, the selling price was anywhere between ₹100 and ₹150 per kg for many weeks. However, despite the ongoing festive season, even in Bengaluru markets, tomato costs ₹15 to ₹25 per kg, depending on the size of the produce.
With an increased flow of tomatoes to the market, the prices have failed to rise in the last few weeks.
[ ₹100 = €1.10 ]
Source: thehindu.com