📊 Staple Food Price Trends (₹/Quintal)
| Commodity | Avg. Price | WoW Change | Trend 📈📉 | Notes |
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| Wheat | ₹2,310 | ▲ 2.3% | 📈 Rising | Prices slightly above MSP due to robust procurement and demand. |
| Paddy | ₹2,254 | ▼ 2.0% | 📉 Falling | Prices below MSP amid bumper harvest. |
| Tomato | ₹1,000 | ▼ 5.0% | 📉 Falling | Prices dropped due to increased local production. |
| Potato | ₹1,200 | ▲ 3.0% | 📈 Rising | Moderate fluctuations with recent stability. |
| Onion | ₹1,800 | ▼ 4.0% | 📉 Falling | Prices corrected further due to improved supply. |
| Capsicum | ₹3,800 | ▼ 10.0% | 📉 Falling | Prices reduced from ₹45–50/kg to ₹35–40/kg. |
| Cabbage | ₹400 | ▼ 20.0% | 📉 Falling | Available at ₹4/kg in local markets. |
| Green Chilli | ₹2,500 | ▲ 8.0% | 📈 Rising | Prices increased due to reduced supply amid rains. |
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Wheat: Prices have risen slightly above the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of ₹2,425/quintal, driven by robust procurement and demand. The Financial Express+1Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+1
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Paddy: Market prices are currently about 2% below the MSP of ₹2,300/quintal, attributed to a bumper harvest. Reuters+9The Financial Express+9Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+9
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Tomato: Prices have dropped significantly due to increased local production and improved supply chains. The Times of India
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Capsicum: Prices have reduced from ₹45–50/kg to ₹35–40/kg, offering relief to consumers. The Times of India+1The Times of India+1
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Cabbage: Available at ₹4/kg in local markets, making it highly affordable. The Times of India
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Green Chilli: Prices have increased due to reduced supply amid rains, with rates rising by ₹20–25 per kg. The Times of India+2The Times of India+2The Times of India+2
💡 Smart Shopping Tips
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Stock Up: Take advantage of the low prices of tomatoes, cabbage, and capsicum by purchasing in bulk and preserving them through freezing or pickling.The Times of India+1harvesttrackresearch.com+1
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Buy Judiciously: With the rise in green chilli prices, consider buying in smaller quantities or substituting with dried chillies.
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Monitor Wheat Prices: As wheat prices are slightly above MSP, it's advisable to monitor the market for potential further increases.Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+3The Financial Express+3The Economic Times+3
🔍 Sources
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Harvest Track Research: Consumer Price Alert – North India Staple Food Trendsharvesttrackresearch.com+1harvesttrackresearch.com+1
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Times of India: Relief for city residents as prices of vegetables dropThe Times of India+1The Times of India+1
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Times of India: Vegetable prices pinch pockets as supply decreases amid rainThe Times of India
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Financial Express: Mandi prices pulses, oilseeds & paddy rule below MSPThe Economic Times+2The Financial Express+2Upstox - Online Stock and Share Trading+2
Stay informed and make smart purchasing decisions to manage your household budget effectively during this period of fluctuating staple food prices.
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