Lemons, tomato and yam get costly; check vegetable prices at Koyambedu market on September 7, 2026

CHENNAI: Lemons, tomato and yam recorded the biggest price rises at the Koyambedu wholesale market in Chennai on Monday (September 7), compared to September 2.

Which vegetable prices increased today ?

Lemons – Rs 250 per kg, up by Rs 30 (compared to September 2)

Onions – Rs 65 per kg, up by Rs 7

Tomato – Rs 30 per kg, up by Rs 10

Yam – Rs 50 per kg, up by Rs 10

Which vegetable prices decreased today ?

Garlic – Rs 250 per kg, down by Rs 10

Ginger – Rs 160 per kg, down by Rs 20

What are the prices of essential vegetables ?

Small onion: Rs 80 per kg

Potato: Rs 35 per kg

Green chillies: Rs 60 per kg

Drumstick: Rs 50 per kg

What are the prices of other vegetables ?

Ooty carrot: Rs 70 per kg

Beetroot: Rs 60 per kg

Bitter gourd: Rs 50 per kg

Capsicum: Rs 50 per kg

How much do herbs cost today ?

Coriander: Rs 7 per bunch

Mint: Rs 6 per bunch

Curry leaves: Rs 25 per bunch