Navi Mumbai: Prices of leafy vegetables have surged at the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) due to reduced arrivals following floods and heavy rains in several parts of Maharashtra. Traders said farmlands in Nashik, Pune, and Satara districts have disrupted supplies, leading to a steep rise in wholesale rates of greens such as coriander, fenugreek, and spinach.
Steep Rise in Wholesale Rates
According to APMC data, Kothimbir (coriander), which was sold at an average of Rs 1,200 per quintal in September, has climbed to Rs 1,800 this week — a 50% increase. Methi (fenugreek) rose from Rs 1,450 to Rs 2,000, while Palak (spinach) jumped from Rs 900 to Rs 1,350 per quintal. Traders said prices are expected to rise further in the coming days as flood damage has affected fresh