Just a few days ago, the prices of tomato sky-rocketed across the State. It became a precious commodity and was sold for over Rs 200 per kilogram. After almost 15 days, tomato prices have touched rick bottom. In Koyambedu vegetable market, it is sold at Rs 10 per kilogram Sunday . A few vegetable vendors say, ‘Shirt in supply led to price rise. But today over supply of tomatoes led to decrease in price by over 150%. A few of us invested heavily in tomatoes. But today we stare at a loss’.Tomato price tumble down
Just a few days ago, the prices of tomato sky-rocketed across the State. It became a precious commodity and was sold for over Rs 200 per kilogram. After almost 15 days, tomato prices have touched rick bottom. In Koyambedu vegetable market, it is sold at Rs 10 per kilogram Sunday . A few vegetable vendors say, ‘Shirt in supply led to price rise. But today over supply of tomatoes led to decrease in price by over 150%. A few of us invested heavily in tomatoes. But today we stare at a loss’.