Pune: Heatwave Hits Vegetable Supply, Capsicum and Cauliflower Prices Spike
The ongoing heatwave in Pune has started affecting the city’s vegetable markets, leading to a noticeable rise in the prices of key produce. Wholesale prices of capsicum, cauliflower, flat beans (ghevda), and green peas have gone up by 5–10% due to reduced supply, according to traders at the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard.
On Sunday, the wholesale market received around 90 truckloads of fruit vegetables from across Maharashtra and other states. The inflow included:
- 18–20 tempos of green chillies from Karnataka, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh
- 3–4 tempos of cabbage from Karnataka and Gujarat
- 2–3 tempos of flat beans from Karnataka and Gujarat
- 3–4 tempos of drumsticks from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu
- 3 truckloads of green peas from Himachal Pradesh
Additional arrivals included peanuts, papdi beans, Totapuri mangoes, and garlic from various regions.
From within the Pune division, the market saw:
- 550–600 sacks of ridge gourd
- 5–6 tempos of okra and cluster beans
- 8,000–10,000 crates of tomatoes
- Multiple tempos of green chillies, capsicum, cucumbers, cabbages, and cauliflowers
Moreover, the market reported 100 trucks of onions and 50 trucks of potatoes arriving from Indore, Agra, and local sources.
In the leafy vegetable category, coriander and fenugreek prices surged. Coriander prices climbed due to higher demand, while fenugreek became costlier due to reduced supply. The market received:
- 100,000 bundles of coriander (₹1,500 to ₹2,000 per 100 bundles)
- 30,000 bundles of fenugreek (₹1,500 to ₹2,000 per 100 bundles)
- Dill, spring onion, and spinach were priced between ₹800 to ₹1,500 per 100 bundles
- Red amaranth, mint, ambadi, and other greens ranged from ₹300 to ₹800 based on quality
Traders are keeping a close eye on the situation, anticipating further supply disruptions and price changes if high temperatures persist.
