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. 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.

Source: The Hindu October 23, 2023 18:13 UTC