Hyderabad residents are facing the pinch as vegetable prices soar, with tomatoes and onions leading the surge. In what seems like an unrelenting wave of inflation, the prices of essential vegetables have risen by 100 percent in some cases, leaving households struggling to manage their kitchen budgets. However, market experts predict a decline in prices after the Diwali festival.
Tomatoes and Onions Leading the Price Hike
The wholesale price of tomatoes in Hyderabad has doubled over the last month. According to officials from the city’s main market yard, the current wholesale price of tomatoes ranges between ₹60 and ₹80 per kilogram, compared to just ₹30 a month ago. In retail, the situation is even more severe, with tomatoes being sold for as high as ₹100 to ₹120 per kilogram.
Onions, another kitchen staple, have also seen a significant price increase. A month ago, onions were being sold at ₹40 per kilogram in retail markets, but that price has now risen to ₹60. The impact is not limited to these two vegetables, as other produce like cluster beans have also experienced drastic hikes. Cluster beans, which were sold at ₹40 per kilogram a month ago, are now priced at ₹100, marking a 100 percent increase.
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Inflation Pains: Unrelenting Pressure on Households
The persistent rise in vegetable prices has put a strain on household budgets across Hyderabad. Consumers have expressed frustration at the ever-changing prices, as no relief seems to be in sight. “If one item becomes affordable, another one becomes too expensive,” a local shopper said. This continuous fluctuation has made it difficult for people to plan their grocery shopping and manage their daily expenses. Inflation is not only affecting Hyderabad, but it is particularly acute in the city. Green vegetables, in general, have become significantly more expensive in the last few weeks, and the impact is being felt most by the common people who rely on these vegetables as dietary staples.
Tomatoes in Hyderabad are primarily sourced from Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, with only 4 percent of the supply coming from Telangana itself. This reliance on out-of-state supplies has also contributed to the price volatility. Whenever yields in neighbouring states fall, Hyderabad feels the impact almost immediately.
Relief in Sight: Prices Expected to Drop Post-Diwali
There is, however, a silver lining on the horizon. Market experts believe that the prices of onions and tomatoes will ease after Diwali, as new crops start arriving in the market. “Onion prices are expected to fall in a few weeks, and the price of tomatoes should come down by the end of the month,” said Venkanna.
Farmers from areas surrounding Hyderabad, such as Vikarabad and Shankarpalli, also anticipate relief in the coming weeks. Narasimha Reddy, a farmer from Vikarabad, noted that the arrival of fresh onion crops in the market will likely bring down prices by next month. Until then, however, Hyderabad residents will continue to face high prices at their local vegetable markets, keeping household budgets strained.
As the city waits for the post-Diwali price correction, market officials advise consumers to stay patient. While current prices may feel overwhelming, a reduction in vegetable costs is expected in the near future, offering some relief to families struggling to manage their daily expenses amidst rising inflation.
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