All-India average retail price of tomato falls 22.4% in a month
On 17 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the all-India average retail price of tomato fell 22.4% between 14 October and 14 November 2024.
Summary
On 17 November 2024 in New Delhi, the Department of Consumer Affairs said the all-India average retail price of tomato was ₹52.35 per kg on 14 November 2024, 22.4% lower than ₹67.50 per kg on 14 October 2024. Over the same period, modal prices at Azadpur mandi fell by almost 50%, from ₹5,883 to ₹2,969 per quintal, as arrivals increased. Even as arrivals eased at major centres such as Madanapalle and Kolar, seasonal supply from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat filled the gap. Tomato production in 2023-24 was 213.20 lakh tonnes (third advance estimate), 4% more than 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
Key facts
- Date/place
- 17 Nov 2024, New Delhi
- Retail price
- ₹52.35/kg on 14 Nov vs ₹67.50/kg on 14 Oct (-22.4%)
- Azadpur modal
- ₹5,883 → ₹2,969 per quintal (almost -50%)
- Supply from
- Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat
- Production 2023-24
- 213.20 lakh tonnes (3rd advance estimate), +4%
- 2022-23
- 204.25 lakh tonnes
Practice MCQs 3 questions
By what percentage did the all-India average retail price of tomato fall between 14 October and 14 November 2024, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: B — 22.4%
PIB (Consumer Affairs): the price fell from ₹67.50/kg to ₹52.35/kg, a 22.4% decline. The almost 50% fall was in Azadpur mandi modal prices.
As per the third advance estimate cited by the Department of Consumer Affairs in November 2024, India's tomato production in 2023-24 was:
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Correct answer: D — 213.20 lakh tonnes
PIB (Consumer Affairs): 213.20 lakh tonnes in 2023-24, 4% more than 204.25 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.
Modal prices of tomato fell by almost 50% between 14 October and 14 November 2024 at which mandi, as per the Department of Consumer Affairs?
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Correct answer: A — Azadpur
PIB (Consumer Affairs): modal prices at Azadpur mandi fell from ₹5,883 to ₹2,969 per quintal.