Jaipur: Vegetable prices have started climbing in Jaipur as the winter harvest season tapers off, tightening supplies in the city’s wholesale markets. Traders at Muhana Mandi said the arrival of fresh produce has reduced in recent days, leading to a gradual increase in retail prices of several vegetables.According to wholesale traders, prices at Muhana Mandi remain relatively moderate, but retail rates are almost double due to transportation, handling and retailer margins.For instance, hybrid tomatoes are currently selling at Rs 20 to Rs 30 per kg in wholesale, which translates to Rs 40 to Rs 60 per kg in retail markets. Desi tomatoes priced at Rs 15 to Rs 20 per kg wholesale are reaching consumers at roughly Rs 30 to Rs 40 per kg.Other vegetables also saw higher retail rates.Green peas are available at around Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg in Jaipur’s retail markets, while capsicum is priced at Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg. Okra is selling at Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg.Traders said the price rise is seasonal. “We will start getting the summer harvest from the third week of March and only then will prices begin to soften,” said Abdul Sagir, a wholesale vegetable dealer at Muhana Mandi.
Veggie prices rise in Jaipur as winter harvest supply shrinks | Jaipur News
