Tomato prices have surged nearly 50% over the past 10–15 days as supplies tightened following heavy rainfall in October. Government data shows retail tomato prices have risen 25% to 100% across various states within a month. Wholesale prices, too, have jumped—up 45% in Maharashtra, a key supplier, and 26% in Delhi, the largest distribution hub for North India.

According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the all-India average retail price climbed 27% between October 19 and November 19, increasing from ₹36/kg to ₹46/kg. Chandigarh recorded the steepest rise at 112%, while Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka saw monthly spikes of over 40%.

In many places, high-quality tomatoes are now retailing at around ₹80/kg. Traders say strong demand from the ongoing wedding season and up

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