Pune: Prices of tomatoes, onions go down

Pune | Sunday | 18th March, 2018

Summary:

In Maharashtra, the wholesale markets of Junnar in Pune and Pimpalgaon in Nashik are major hubs of tomato trade. Maharashtra has seen a 10-15 per cent rise in area under cultivation for both onions and tomatoes. Onions, which till recently, were trading above the Rs 20 per kg mark, has also started trading below the Rs 10 per kg at most wholesale markets. Just about a month ago, onions were trading at Rs 15.50 per kg at this market, a steady fall of over 50 per cent. (Image used for representational purpose) Onions, which till recently, were trading above the Rs 20 per kg mark, has also started trading below the Rs 10 per kg at most wholesale markets..