Archive · 26 Sep 2026
Tomato Glut Strains Space and Operations at Indore Mandi
Many more tomatoes than usual are arriving at Choithram mandi in Indore.
The extra supply is linked to better production in nearby areas.
The city uses about 5,000 to 7,000 crates of tomatoes each day.
However, the mandi is receiving more crates than buyers currently need.
This has left too little space for storing and arranging the crates.
Trucks and workers are taking longer to load and unload the tomatoes.
Traders also say garbage is creating bad smells and possible health problems.
They want more space, cleaner facilities, and a review of how mandi fees are collected.
Tomato arrivals at Indore’s Choithram wholesale mandi are exceeding local demand despite limited rainfall.
Traders attribute the increased supply to better production in Sendhwa, Palsud and Jalwaniya.
Daily consumption is about 5,000 to 7,000 crates, while wholesale prices range from Rs 6 to Rs 20 per kg.
Limited space is disrupting crate organisation and slowing loading and unloading operations.
Traders seek expanded storage space, an inquiry into alleged excess fee collection, and improved garbage disposal and cleaning.
- Who
- Traders and tomato suppliers at Choithram wholesale mandi, Indore.
- What
- Tomato arrivals are exceeding demand, creating space, sanitation and operational problems.
- When
- The articles do not specify a date; the situation is occurring during the current tomato season.
- Where
- Choithram wholesale mandi in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, with supplies from Sendhwa, Palsud and Jalwaniya.
- Why
- Better tomato production has increased arrivals, while limited storage space, alleged fee irregularities and garbage dumping are adding to traders’ concerns.
- Daily consumption
- About 5,000 to 7,000 crates of tomatoes
- Wholesale price
- Rs 6 to Rs 20 per kg, depending on quality
- Supply areas
- Sendhwa, Palsud and Jalwaniya
- Main operational problem
- Insufficient space to organise and store crates
- Fee concern
- Traders allege that some collection points charge more than the amount shown on receipts
- Sanitation concern
- Garbage dumping inside the mandi causes foul smell and may create health-related problems
- Trader requests
- Mandi expansion, better space management, a fee-collection inquiry, designated garbage disposal and regular cleaning