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Price Surge in Coimbatore Vegetable Market

SimpliCity News Team File Photo · 14 Jun 2024

Coimbatore: The vegetable market in Coimbatore has been abuzz, with prices seeing a noticeable increase. This bustling market draws suppliers from regions like Ooty, Mettupalayam, Thondamuthur, and Alandurai. Despite the steep prices, a large number of locals from Coimbatore city and nearby areas make their way to the market to buy their preferred vegetables, showing a vibrant trade atmosphere.

As it stands, beans are being sold at Rs. 100 per kg, bitter gourd at Rs. 80, and small onions at Rs. 70. Other vegetables such as carrots are priced at Rs. 60, beetroot and cauliflower each at Rs. 50, while chilies and drumsticks hit the Rs. 100 mark. Even with price hikes, the public continues to buy, reflecting the essential nature of these goods in daily diets. Potato, ginger, yam, and lemon are some of the other vegetables that have seen an increment in their price.

The rise in prices is a reflection of several factors, including transportation costs and seasonality affecting the supply chains. However, the high attendance in the market suggests that the community's need for fresh produce continues to trump the pinch on their wallets.

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Price Surge in Coimbatore Vegetable Market

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