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FM: ‘Mega Sale Of Tomatoes In Delhi-NCR’; Buy Tomatoes At ₹70/Kg This Weekend

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while speaking in the parliament addressed the issue of inflation and spike in prices of essential commodities like tomatoes, onions, and lentils. To offer relief to the common man from skyrocketing prices, she announced that NCCF is procuring tomatoes from surplus states and making them available at subsidised rates across the country.

10 Aug 2023
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Tomato Prices Now Cost A Mini Fortune; Will Soon Cross ₹300/Kg Threshold | Watch

In Delhi, tomato prices have again surged to ₹250 per kilogram. The widely used vegetable in Indian kitchens is being sold at ₹220 per kg in the wholesale market. Retail prices at popular outlets like Mother Dairy were ₹259 a kg on Wednesday. Now those in the know are claiming tomato prices might cross the 300 per kg threshold soon.

3 Aug 2023
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When Will We Get CHEAPER Tomatoes? Tomato Crisis EXPOSED! | Mint Explains

Are you curious about what's causing the recent tomato price hike in certain Indian regions? Look no further! In this video, we delve deep into the factors that have contributed to the alarming increase in tomato prices and the potential impact on our daily lives. Tomato Rice, Tomato Soup, and Tomato Chutney Lovers Take Note! If you're a fan of tomato-based dishes like tomato rice, tomato soup, or tomato chutney, you need to stay informed about these developments. The current tomato price surge could impact the affordability and availability of your favorite dishes. We'll also shed light on the broader issue of food inflation and how the tomato price hike fits into the larger picture. Join Us for an Insightful Exploration of the Tomato Price Surge! Stay tuned to Mint for more updates on the tomato price crisis and other essential news related to food, agriculture, and sustainability. Hit the subscribe button and ring the notification bell to never miss our valuable content!

28 Jul 2023
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‘Harmful Globally…’; IMF Wants India To Lift Export Ban On Rice; Should India Oblige? | Watch

India’s ban on rice export has set off alarm bells, the resulting supply shortage is expected to push global rice prices beyond a decade’s high, and that has made the IMF ‘encourage’ India to remove the export ban. What do you think India will do? Will it prioritise global price stability over the domestic market? Watch the full video to find out.

26 Jul 2023
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Soaring Tomato Prices Have RBI Analysts Worried; Can Spoil RBI’s Anti-Inflation Efforts

When RBI analysts start to write articles worrying about something you know things might be getting out of hand. Off late, if there’s one thing that seems to be slipping out of everybody’s hands, it's tomatoes. Soaring tomato prices across the country have caught the attention of RBI analysts, who think, the spike in tomato prices is a serious concern. If unchecked, the last-mile battle to keep inflation under control can prove to be difficult.

18 Jul 2023
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‘Crorepati’ In A Month; It's Raining Money In Monsoon For Tomato Farmers | Details

For tomato farmers, this monsoon, its not just rain but money that’s pouring down. While 1000s of tomato farmers have earned lakhs, a few have even become ‘crorepatis’. A Pune-based farmer, Ishwar Gaikar earned 2.8 crores by selling 17,000 crates of tomatoes amid soaring tomato prices. But if you think it is easy money, don't. Ishwar has been farming for 6-7 years. And has incurred big losses in the past. Watch his story.

17 Jul 2023
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Retail Inflation Surges To 4.81%; Spike In Vegetable Prices To Be Blamed? | Details

Things got costlier in June. Data released by the Ministry of Statistics put retail inflation at 4.81%. This is a spike of .49% from 4.25% in May which was a 25-month low. Despite the spike, retail inflation is within RBI’s tolerance range. For the last 4 months, RBI has successfully kept inflation between its preferred 2-6% range.

12 Jul 2023
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Tomato Prices Shoot Up By 1315%; Centre Made This Plan To Control Price Rise | Details

Per quintal tomato prices have shot by over 1300%. To say they are on fire will be an understatement. The price rise has forced the government to act to ensure prices don’t rise further. However, that is easier said than done, as heavy rainfall continues to damage crops and interfere with harvesting. Currently, in certain parts of the country per kg prices have crossed the ₹250 per kg threshold.

12 Jul 2023
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Tomato Price Crosses ₹250/Kg; McDonald’s Bans Use | Traders Install CCTV Amid Reports Of Theft!

Tomato prices are going through the rough. More than two and a half times the price of petrol which mind you, India imports. In several districts of Uttarakhand, the kitchen staple is being sold for ₹ ₹250 per kilogram. Spillover effects of the soaring prices range from fast-food chain Mcdonald's banning the use of tomatoes to thieves stealing them from farms and traders! But why are tomato prices soaring? And what's the likelihood of a decrease in prices in the coming days? Watch the full video to find out.

7 Jul 2023
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Why Did Tomato Price Shoot Up To ₹100 A Kg? | Explained

Tomato prices are on fire. And are burning a hole in the common man’s pockets. In Delhi, retail tomato prices shot up to 100 rupees a kg on Wednesday. But why are tomato prices soaring? Are they likely to come down in the near future? Watch the full video to find out.

28 Jun 2023
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