Hyderabad: Tomatoes price in Hyderabad increased for Rs 60 to 70 in the wholesale market. The sudden hike is mainly due to the damage to crops caused by recent heavy rains, which has reduced supply.
The reaching of the Tomatoes in the Hyderabad market is less than half of the usual inflow. Moreover in the market creating a shortage and pushing up prices.
The rising cost is already hurting household budgets, with many families struggling to manage daily expenses. Tomatoes in neighboring Andhra Pradesh are selling at Rs 50–60 per kilo in cities like Vijayawada and Visakhapatnam, while in other districts the price ranges between Rs 35 and 45.
