Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Tomato Prices Surge 50% in 15 Days Due to October Rains
Tomato prices have gone up by almost half in just two weeks because of heavy rain in October.
This rain damaged crops and made it hard to get tomatoes to markets.
People are buying more tomatoes for weddings and parties, which is also making prices go up.
After going down a lot in October, tomato prices are now increasing again.
Tomato prices have increased by nearly 50% in the past 15 days
Heavy rainfall in October has disrupted supply
Retail prices up 25-100% across various states in a month
Wedding season and year-end celebrations may keep prices high
Tomato inflation reversed from -42.9% in October to positive in November
- Who
- Tomato farmers, traders, and consumers
- What
- Tomato price increase
- When
- Over the past 15 days
- Where
- Across various states in India
- Why
- Heavy rainfall in October disrupted supply and increased demand
Consumers
Traders
Price Impact
Consumers
Struggling with increased food costs
Traders
Benefiting from higher prices
- Price Increase
- Nearly 50% in 15 days
- Retail Price (All-India Avg.)
- ₹36/kg to ₹46/kg in one month
- States with Highest Increase
- Chandigarh (112%), Andhra Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka (over 40%)
- Wholesale Price Increase (Maharashtra)
- 45%
- Wholesale Price Increase (Delhi)
- 26%