Data Source: April 14 – 19, 2025 | 📍 Azadpur Mandi, Delhi | 🔍 Data Source: CommodityOnline
As Delhi
transitions into early summer, the bustling lanes of Azadpur Mandi- India’s
largest wholesale produce market—are telling a familiar story: rising
temperatures, shifting demand, and price swings in our everyday kitchen
staples.
Whether
you’re a home cook, a trader, or a farmer, here’s what you
need to know this week.
🛒 What’s Getting Pricier?
🧄 Garlic – Premium Spice, Premium
Price
- ₹4,500 – ₹6,500/quintal
- Demand continues to outpace
supply. With wedding season around the corner and lower production in some
belts, garlic remains in the “high watch” zone.
- 🔺 Impact: Expect higher
retail prices. Good time for farmers and traders.
🌶️ Green Chilli – Spicy but Unstable
- ₹1,500 – ₹3,000/quintal
- This volatile vegetable is
riding the weather wave—too much sun, too little moisture, and demand
still holding strong.
- ⚠️ Impact: Market unpredictability ahead.
Stock smartly.
🍄 Mushrooms – Luxury Veg in Flux
- ₹3,000 – ₹11,000/quintal
- From button to oyster, prices
vary drastically by type and quality.
- 🔺 Impact: Niche buyers
beware—some varieties are touching premium levels.
🌿 Leafy Greens on the Move
🌿 Methi (Fenugreek Leaves) – ₹1,500 –
₹2,500
🌱 Mint (Pudina) – ₹1,000 – ₹2,500
🌿 Coriander Leaves – ₹1,200 – ₹2,200
These herbs
are feeling the seasonal heat. As temperatures climb, supply tightens, and
prices creep upward.
🔺 Impact: Expect to pay more at the veggie stall
or sabziwala, especially for fresh pudina during summer drink season.
✅ Stable Staples
🧅 Onion – ₹1,200 – ₹2,500
Steady with
a slight upward bias due to rising transport costs. No surprises here yet.
🍅 Tomato – ₹800 – ₹1,800
A bit of
relief! With arrivals improving, tomatoes are becoming more affordable.
🥔 Potato – ₹900 – ₹1,400
Cold storage
stock is keeping prices grounded. A comforting choice for cost-conscious
buyers.
🌦️ What's Driving These Changes?
- Seasonal Transition: Early summer is impacting
greens and spice crops the most.
- Weather Watch: Unseasonal showers in some
parts and heat waves elsewhere are causing inconsistencies in supply.
- Logistics & Fuel Costs: Add-on expenses are subtly
inflating prices, especially for perishables.
- Demand Surges: April weddings, festivals, and
city consumption are keeping certain veggies in hot demand.
👥 Stakeholder Insights
👨👩👧 For Consumers:
- Choose wisely—substitute
expensive items like garlic or chillies with seasonal alternatives.
- Herbs like coriander and mint
may see a price hike—buy fresh and store well.
🧑💼 For Traders:
- Garlic and green chilli are
hot—literally and figuratively. Be tactical with stock levels.
- Tomatoes and potatoes are safer
bets for stability and volume sales.
🚜 For Farmers:
- It's a seller’s market for
greens and spices. Optimize your harvests and post-harvest handling.
- Stay alert to weather alerts;
protect vulnerable crops from fungal or heat stress.
📣 Final Take: Market Message of the
Week
“It’s a week of watchful optimism. While some commodities are heating up, others are offering breathing room. Whether you’re growing, selling, or buying—agility is your best tool this April.”
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