Tomato prices have risen sharply, climbing nearly 50% in the last 10–15 days due to supply shortages caused by heavy rainfall in October. Government data shows retail prices have increased 25% to 100% across different states over the past month. Wholesale prices have also jumped, with Maharashtra seeing a 45% rise and Delhi, the main distribution hub for North India, recording a 26% increase.

Retail Price Trends

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs reported that the all-India average retail price of tomatoes rose from ₹36/kg on October 19 to ₹46/kg on November 19, marking a 27% increase. Chandigarh saw the steepest spike at 112%, while Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka experienced monthly rises of over 40%. High-quality tomatoes are now being sold at around ₹80/kg in many areas

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