In Bengaluru in Bengaluru, the price of tomato has been able to reach Rs80/kg caused by a decreased quantity from Mandya and Mysore because of rain and the spread of disease. Maharashtra which is the primary producer is seeing prices rise to 45 cents per kilogram. The shortage in supply, which is exacerbated by the adverse weather and epidemics is affecting regions like Mandya, Mysuru, Maddur, Kanakapur, Chikkamagaluru, and Kadur and caused transportation interruptions.

Wholesale costs, according to Ibras Khan the wholesaler of tomatoes, may rise up to Rs120/kg which could affect cities such as Mysore or Shimoga. Pea prices are increasing from the Rs120 mark to Rs170-200 for a kilogram in the case of supplies coming being sourced from Shimla as well as Kashmir.

“Rs 100 equals EUR1.10 (Rs 100 = EUR1.10)

Source: newsable.asianetnews.com