As per data from the Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, almost all pulses across the country are now trading above Rs 100/kg in retail. A wholesale trader operating out of Pune’s wholesale market said there is already an inflation in the prices of pulses in the city. Barring tomato and onion, which are relatively cheaper at Rs 25 and Rs 20 a kilo, respectively, most of the common vegetables are being sold above Rs 50. Prices of cucumbers (Rs 52/kg), beans (Rs 112/kg), brinjal (Rs 60/kg) are all on the higher side. The rise in price of vegetables is a recent phenomenon given the fact that the summer rains have ensured better than usual harvests.

Source: Indian Express June 16, 2023 00:20 UTC