A 25-kg carton of tomato is sold for ₹150 in wholesale marketHeavy arrivals have led to a steep decrease in price of tomato in the city. A carton of tomato (25 kg) was sold for ₹150 in the wholesale market. Traders attribute the price drop to heavy arrivals outstripping the demand. Heavy arrival will automatically lead to price drop,” said M. K. Kamalakannan, a tomato trader at Gandhi Market. However, it was to be seen whether the lockdown restrictions might shoot up tomato price or not.
Source: The Hindu April 24, 2021 16:15 UTC