Tomato prices are always important for both consumers and traders. In a large market like Delhi, the prices of tomatoes fluctuate daily. Today, January 10, 2024, we will analyze the tomato prices in Delhi's major markets. This article presents a comparative study of the prices in the Azadpur and Shahdara markets. It is important to note that there is no Minimum Support Price (MSP) set for tomatoes, so prices vary based on market conditions.
Azadpur Market is considered one of the largest fruit and vegetable markets in the country, where the supply of tomatoes is consistently high. On January 10, 2024, a total of 433 tons of tomatoes were received in this market, which reflects the demand and supply dynamics of the region. The prices of tomatoes here ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,000 per quintal. The modal price, or the most common price, was recorded at ₹1,411 per quintal.
Shahdara Market, which is smaller in comparison to Azadpur, saw a lower supply of tomatoes. On January 10, 2024, only 84 tons of tomatoes arrived in this market. The prices here ranged from ₹800 to ₹1,000 per quintal, with the modal price being ₹900 per quintal.
Impact of Low Supply in Shahdara Market: The reduced supply of tomatoes in Shahdara can be attributed to the market's capacity and the quality of the tomatoes. While Azadpur typically receives higher-quality tomatoes with higher demand, Shahdara sees a supply of lower-quality tomatoes, which results in relatively lower prices.
Conclusion: A clear variation in tomato prices was observed in Delhi’s key markets on January 10, 2024. Azadpur Market had the highest supply, leading to higher prices, indicating strong demand for higher-quality tomatoes. On the other hand, Shahdara Market saw a lower supply, and prices remained steady.
