Pune’s Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard is seeing fewer vegetables these days. Only 90 trucks of vegetables came on April 20, which is less than last week. Hot weather and seasonal changes are the main reasons for this drop.
Because there are fewer vegetables in the market, their prices have gone up. Vegetables like cucumber, cauliflower, capsicum, carrot, and flat beans have become costly. Green leafy vegetables like dhaniya (coriander) now cost ₹800 to ₹1,500 for 100 bunches, while methi (fenugreek) costs ₹1,200 to ₹2,000.
The daily supply of vegetables has become very less. Green chilies come in 10-12 small trucks, cabbage in 4-5 trucks, beans and drumsticks in 2-3 trucks, and carrots in just one truck. This is much less than what usually comes to the market.
Good news is that fruits are still coming in normal amounts. Fruits like watermelon, muskmelon, papaya, pomegranate, orange, mosambi, and nimbu (lemon) are easily available. Chikoo prices have even gone down because there’s more supply.
The summer season is making it hard for farmers to grow and supply vegetables. This problem is affecting both wholesale and retail markets in Pune city, making it difficult for people to buy vegetables at normal prices.
Market experts say that when fewer vegetables come to the market, their prices go up. This is especially true for green leafy vegetables. They think prices might keep changing throughout the summer season.
Pune local news continues to monitor the Market Yard’s supply situation as it impacts residents’ daily vegetable purchases.
