From onions to tomatoes, prices of vegetables have gone through the roof in India. Experts point to a mix of supply chain disruptions, erratic weather patterns, and policy decisions as key factors driving this trend.
The primary driver of high prices is an imbalance in supply, largely caused by erratic weather. Heavy rains during August and September damaged crops in key agricultural regions, such as Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, reducing overall production.
"Weather events have impacted the yield and quality of vegetables this year. Late rains disrupted harvest cycles, particularly for tomatoes and onions, leading to supply shortages," said Rudra Mahajan, an agricultural economist.
The National Statistics Office (NSO) reported a 28% drop in mandi arrivals over the past two months, further straining availability and pushing prices up.
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