Pune: The Market Yard in Gultekdi has seen an increase in vegetable arrivals from Maharashtra and other states this week, with approximately 90 to 100 trucks bringing produce into the wholesale market.
Despite the increase in supply, the prices of certain vegetables, including tomatoes, cabbage, bell peppers, drumsticks, and peas, have surged due to strong demand.
Traders reported that vegetables such as green chilies, cabbage, peas, drumsticks, carrots, and garlic were received in large quantities from states like Karnataka, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh. Locally, ginger, okra, cluster beans, tomatoes, green chili, cucumber, and cauliflower arrived in significant numbers.
Senior trader Vilas Bhujbal provided an update on vegetable prices. New onions are priced between ₹250-350 per 10 kg, while old onions are selling at ₹350-420. The price of garlic ranges from ₹1700 to ₹2900 per 10 kg, and tomatoes are being sold at ₹350-400.
Drumsticks, a key vegetable in high demand, are priced at ₹1000-1200 per 10 kg. Green chilies and peas also witnessed price hikes, reflecting the festival season’s increased demand.
In the leafy greens section, the prices of coriander, amaranth, radish, and spinach saw significant increases compared to the previous week. Over 125,000 bundles of coriander and 70,000 bundles of methi (fenugreek) were received at the yard.
With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has risen sharply. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate spiked, while those for custard apples, chickoo, mosambi, oranges, and lemons remained steady. The fruit market received over 70 tons of mosambi, 40 tons of oranges, and large quantities of pomegranates and papayas.
The flower market, too, is witnessing steady demand for festive decorations despite a drop in arrivals. Flower prices are holding firm, with marigolds selling at ₹10-50 per kg, and roses priced between ₹20-30 per bundle. Dutch roses, carnations, and other flowers popular for the festival season are also seeing stable prices.