Pune: Vegetable Prices Surge; Flower Demand Rises Amid Navaratri Festivities

Market Yard, 7th October 2024: The prices of vegetables like tomatoes, cabbage, and bell peppers have seen a sharp rise due to increased demand. According to traders, other fruits and vegetable prices remain stable. On Sunday, October 6th, 90 to 100 truckloads of fruits and vegetables arrived at the Shree Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard from within and outside Maharashtra.

It was reported that seven to eight tempos carrying green chilies arrived from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh; four to five tempos of cabbage from Karnataka and Gujarat; three to four tempos of lima beans (Pavata) from Karnataka; three to four tempos of common beans (Ghewda) from Karnataka and Gujarat; two to three tempos of drumsticks (Shevga) from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; seven to eight tempos of carrots from Madhya Pradesh’s Indore area; five to six tempos of groundnuts (Bhuimug) from Karnataka and Gujarat; and seven to eight tempos of garlic from Madhya Pradesh were delivered to the market.

Additionally, from the Pune division, 400 to 500 sacks of ginger arrived from Satara, along with seven to eight tempos of okra, five to six tempos of guar beans, and 5,500 to 6,000 boxes of tomatoes. Two to three tempos carried green chilies, while seven to eight tempos of bell peppers also arrived.

Vehicles from Purandar, Parner, Wai, and Satara transported 50 to 60 sacks of peas, eight to 10 tempos of cucumbers, five to six tempos of cabbage, eight to 10 tempos of cauliflower, 10 to 12 tempos of red pumpkins, and 70 to 75 trucks of onions. Additionally, 55 to 60 tempos of potatoes were imported from Indore, Agra, and local areas.

During the ongoing Navaratri festival, the demand for amaranth has surged due to its popularity for fasting. The prices of leafy vegetables like coriander, amaranth, safflower leaves (Kardai), and Indian radish have increased compared to last week, while prices for others, including fenugreek (methi), dill leaves (shepu), spring onions (kandapat), mint, sorrel leaves (ambadi), green sorrel (chuka), and spinach remain stable.

In the vegetable section, 1.25 lakh bundles of coriander and 70,000 bundles of fenugreek (methi) arrived. Last week, the price of a bundle of coriander in the retail market ranged from ₹50 to ₹70, while a bundle of fenugreek sold for ₹40 to ₹50.

The wholesale market prices for 100 bundles of green vegetables are as follows:

– Coriander: ₹1,000 to ₹1,500
– Fenugreek (Methi): ₹800 to ₹1,000
– Dill Leaves (Shepu): ₹500 to ₹800
– Spring Onion (Kandapat): ₹800 to ₹1,200
– White Goosefoot (Chakwat): ₹400 to ₹700
– Safflower Leaves (Kardai): ₹400 to ₹700
– Mint: ₹500 to ₹800
– Sorrel Leaves (Ambadi): ₹500 to ₹700
– Indian Radish: ₹800 to ₹1,500
– Amaranth: ₹400 to ₹800
– Green Sorrel (Chuka): ₹500 to ₹800
– Cowpea (Chawli): ₹300 to ₹600
– Spinach: ₹800 to ₹1,500

Meanwhile, flower market trader Sagar Bhosale mentioned that the demand for flowers has surged due to the Navaratri festival, causing prices to rise.

The prices of flowers per kg in the wholesale market are as follows:

– Marigold (Zendu): ₹10 to ₹50
– Mexican Tuberose (Gulchadi): ₹150 to ₹250 for a single flower
– Aster Pair: ₹20 to ₹30
– Chrysanthemum (Shevanti): ₹40 to ₹200
– Pair of Roses: ₹20 to ₹30
– Tuberose (Gulchadi Kadi): ₹15 to ₹50
– Dutch Rose (20 pcs): ₹50 to ₹100
– Gerbera Daisies: ₹20 to ₹40
– Carnation: ₹100 to ₹150
– Chrysanthemum Sticks (Shevanti Kadi): ₹100 to ₹200
– Lilium (10 sticks): ₹800 to ₹1,000
– Orchid: ₹300 to ₹500
– Gypsophila: ₹50 to ₹60
– Jasminum Auriculatum (Jui): ₹700 to ₹1,000