Chennai: Tomato, Onion and other vegetable price FALLS after Pongal; Check HERE

Fluctuating prices of vegetables, including tomatoes and onions, pose a challenge for households. While prices decreased after the Pongal festival, some vegetables remain expensive

Tomato and Onion Prices

Tomato and Onion Prices

Vegetables are essential for cooking, especially tomatoes and onions. Price hikes impact households significantly. Tomato prices can fluctuate drastically, reaching ₹120 or dropping to ₹5-10 per kg. Similarly, onion prices have been high for months due to low supply, reaching ₹100-120 per kg

Tomato and Onion Price Drop

Impact on Households

High onion prices forced households to reduce consumption and find alternatives. However, supply increased mid-December, leading to a price drop. Tomatoes sold for ₹10-15 per kg, and onions for ₹35-45 per kg, allowing people to purchase larger quantities

Onion Price Today

Pongal Festival Price Hike

Increased demand during Pongal caused vegetable prices to soar, doubling in some cases. Vegetables previously priced at ₹30 per kg reached ₹80, impacting households. Post-Pongal, prices began to decline

Vegetable Prices

Current Vegetable Prices

Pumpkin: ₹25/kg, Radish: ₹15/kg, Ridge Gourd: ₹40/kg, Snake Gourd: ₹20/kg, Ivy Gourd: ₹30/kg, Chayote: ₹10/kg, Cluster Beans: ₹50/kg, Cauliflower: ₹20/piece, Ginger: ₹50/kg, Beans: ₹25/kg, Eggplant: ₹20/kg, Drumstick: ₹70/kg, Cucumber: ₹20/kg

Koyambedu Vegetable Prices

Today's Koyambedu Prices

Carrot: ₹50/kg, Cabbage: ₹20/kg, Broad Beans: ₹30/kg, Butter Beans: ₹70/kg, Bottle Gourd: ₹30/kg, Bitter Gourd: ₹25/kg, Capsicum: ₹50/kg, Potato: ₹30/kg, Beetroot: ₹30/kg, Green Chili: ₹25/kg, Tomato: ₹15-25/kg, Shallot: ₹80/kg, Onion: ₹20-40/kg