Chennai: Tomato, Onion price DROP; bring relief to households

Tomatoes and onions are essential for cooking. Households faced difficulties due to high prices in recent weeks

Rain, snow, and exports caused onion prices to soar. One kg of onions sold for ₹80-100. Tomato prices also reached ₹60-90 per kg

Due to high prices, tomatoes and onions were used sparingly in cooking. Dishes like tomato chutney were limited

Increased onion supply has led to lower prices. One kg of large onions sells for ₹35-60 depending on quality

Tomato yields, previously affected by rain, have increased. With abundant supply, tomatoes sell for ₹15-20 per kg

Potatoes: ₹35/kg, Shallots: ₹50/kg, Capsicum: ₹35/kg, Bitter gourd: ₹25/kg, Carrots: ₹45/kg

Brinjal: ₹20/kg, Beans: ₹40/kg, Okra: ₹25/kg, Ginger: ₹70/kg, Ridge gourd: ₹40/kg