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Rocketing Prices Make Vegetables and Fruits a Luxury in India

Prices of agro-products soar higher in India, making fruits and vegetables almost a luxury. The Times of India reports:
"The price of almost every vegetables except onion and potato has gone up to 25 to 30 per cent in the wholesale market and retail price staggering up to 45 to 50 per cent. A random market survey revealed an increase in the price of spinach to Rs 40-45 from Rs 10-15 kg a few days back.
"The price of tomato has gone up to Rs 55-60 from Rs 40 a kg and capsicum to Rs 60-80 from Rs 40 per kg at the start of this month. The price of onion has gone up to Rs 20 from Rs 15-18 per kg but still remained steady in the market.
"Variation between the wholesale prices and retail prices is staggering between 25%-30%." (Lucknow: July 17, 2009).
Lauki (bottle gourd) went from being Rs. 7-10 per kg to Rs. 40 per kg. The price of lentils has shot up to Rs. 85 per kg from Rs. 40-45 per kg. The saying "dal bhat ab ameeron ka khana hei" (lentils and rice are now food of the rich) is gaining popularity; earlier, it was the reverse. Eggs can be bought at Rs. 35 a dozen and local fish prices range between Rs. 40 (or lesser) and Rs. 120. Perhaps, retails of these will increase now, as fruits and vegetables gain the status of expensive dainties. The average class Indian family has a proper income of around Rs. 5500 per month.

Thrifts and shifts are now anticipated as expenses shift with expensiveness.
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  1. anilSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    This is shocking and vindicates the general view that whenever the Congress party is in power prices of all basic foods and grains and commodities continue to Rise and make life hell for the comman citizens. What on earth is the govt doing. How is the difference between wholesale and retail prices as high as 25 percent? This is a scam by beaurocrats and govt

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