Chennai

“Usually, when the season for second crops starts, the prices would increase. We expected the second crop in March but it got delayed,” said P Sukumaran, secretary, Koyambedu Wholesale Market Merchants’ Association.

Currently, tomato is being sold for Rs 20 – Rs 30 per kg, chilli for Rs 40 per kg, ginger for Rs 70 – Rs 80, carrot for Rs 25, beetroot for Rs 35, radish for Rs 20, beans for Rs 70, broad beans for Rs 45 to Rs 50 and brinjal for Rs 30 – Rs 35.

“Only a few vegetables have increased in price. There won’t be a hike in prices like we faced the previous years. The prices are expected to come down after July 15, which is the season for third crops,” said Thiagarajan R, a vegetable trader at Tirumazhisai market.

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