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Winter harvest brings down vegetable prices in Jaipur
The Story in Brief
Fresh winter produce from surrounding farming belts has begun arriving in Jaipur markets, bringing down prices of several vegetables. Increased supplies from Chomu, Bagru, Bassi, Tunga, Hathoj and Dudu have improved availability at Muhana Mandi, reducing the city's dependence on supplies from other states.
Cauliflower is selling at Rs 50 to 60 per kg, cabbage at Rs 30 to 40 per kg, and hybrid tomatoes at Rs 40 to 50 per kg. Brinjal has eased to Rs 30 to 40 per kg and pumpkin to Rs 20 to 30 per kg. However, green peas remain expensive at Rs 150 to 200 per kg, and lemons at Rs 200 to 250 per kg.
Traders expect prices of peas to fall in the next fortnight as supplies increase from Kota division. Wholesale dealer Abdul Sagir said production of green peas and bottle gourd is expected to rise as the weather gets colder.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The price drops are immediate relief for Jaipur households that had faced high vegetable bills, but the fall is uneven. Green peas and lemons remain out of reach for many, and the next fortnight's supply from Kota division will determine whether pea prices follow the downward trend of other vegetables. The pattern is seasonal: winter harvest arrivals consistently ease prices, but only for produce that matures early. Capsicum at Rs 90 to 96 per kg shows that not every vegetable has benefited yet.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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