Pune: The Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard in Pune witnessed a significant drop in the prices of vegetables like drumsticks, capsicum, cauliflower, and groundnut pods. On the other hand, green chili prices saw an upward trend. According to market traders, the prices of other vegetables remained stable.
On Sunday, the wholesale market received around 90 truckloads of vegetables from both within Maharashtra and other states. This marked a noticeable decline in supply compared to the previous week. Additionally, 4 to 5 tempos of cabbage came from Karnataka and Gujarat, while cluster beans were delivered in 2 to 4 tempos from Karnataka. Drumsticks from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu were brought in 5 to 6 tempos, and Rajasthan contributed 5 to 6 tempos of carrots.
From the Pune region, the market recorded the following supplies:
Satari Beans: 550 to 600 sacks
Okra: 6 to 7 tempos
Cluster Beans: 2 to 3 tempos
Tomatoes: 8,000 to 10,000 crates
Green Chilies: 3 to 4 tempos
Capsicum: 10 to 12 tempos
Cucumbers: 10 to 12 tempos
Cabbage: 7 to 8 tempos
Cauliflower: 10 to 12 tempos
Pumpkins: 10 to 12 tempos
Onions: 100 trucks
Potatoes: 60 to 65 tempos from Indore, Agra, and nearby regions
Wholesale prices per hundred bundles were recorded as follows:
Coriander: ₹800 to ₹1,500
Fenugreek: ₹1,200 to ₹1,500
Dill: ₹800 to ₹1,000
Spring Onions: ₹800 to ₹1,200
Safflower Leaves: ₹300 to ₹600
Mint: ₹300 to ₹500
Red Amaranth: ₹400 to ₹600
Spinach: ₹800 to ₹1,200
Lemon and Papaya Prices Rise
While lemons and papayas experienced a price surge, pomegranate prices saw a decline. The prices of pineapples, watermelons, oranges, muskmelons, and sapotas remained steady.
The fruit market reported the following arrivals on Sunday (March 23):
Sweet Lime: 45 to 50 tons
Oranges: 50 to 60 tons
Pomegranates: 30 to 35 tons
Papayas: 8 to 10 tempos
Lemons: 1,500 to 2,000 sacks
Watermelons: 70 to 80 tempos
Muskmelons: 35 to 40 tempos
Sapotas: 2,000 boxes
Guavas: 250 to 300 crates
Pineapples: 4 trucks