Veggie Rates Soar as Rain Disrupts Supply Routes

Time of India

10-07-2025

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Nagpur: Torrential rainfall over the past few days has disrupted vegetable supply to Nagpur, triggering a sharp spike in prices. With several highways and key entry points waterlogged, transportation of produce from rural belts to city markets has slowed down, causing temporary inflation.
A TOI visit to markets in Gokulpeth, Khamla, and Beltarodi on Thursday revealed significant price hikes, especially in leafy greens. Spinach jumped from Rs50 to Rs80 per kg in just two days, while fenugreek climbed from Rs80 to Rs120/kg. Tomato prices too surged from Rs40–50 to Rs60–80/kg.
Other vegetables such as carrots, capsicum, and cauliflower witnessed up to 50% rise — from ₹80 to ₹120/kg — as supply chains struggled to keep up.
In contrast, prices in markets on the city outskirts showed only minor fluctuations.
Onions and garlic saw increases of around Rs20/kg and are now retailing at Rs60–80 and Rs140–160/kg respectively. However, potatoes, chillies, and ginger remained stable due to adequate buffer stock. Interestingly, lemon prices dropped from Rs8 to Rs4 per piece, likely due to lower demand.
"Due to the rains, supply is erratic. Even if quantity is sufficient, a lot of vegetables are rotting," said a vendor at Beltarodi.
A Khamla hawker added, "Crops from Bazargaon are damaged. Farmers are bringing less produce. Even regular buyers are holding back."
At Gokulpeth market, another vendor echoed the concern. "Flooded roads are blocking delivery vehicles. Whatever little comes in sells at a premium."
With the monsoon battering infrastructure and disturbing supply chains, citizens are hoping for clearer skies — and stable prices — in the days ahead.