Vegetable prices surge ahead of mandi closure despite surge in arrivals

Stockists rush to store for uninterrupted supply to retailers and consumers, with APMC remaining shut tomorrow for disinfection against coronavirus

Vegetables prices went up further today despite increased arrivals of key produce in the Agricultural Produce Market Committee (APMC) Vashi, as the market decided to remain closed tomorrow in order to facilitate disinfection and protect participants from coronavirus (Covid-19).

According to Shankarsheth Laxman Pingle, Director, APMC Vashi, total vegetable arrivals in the mandi surged to 830 vehicles, holding about nine tonnes each, and 7,470 tonnes collectively. In comparison, there were 600 vehicles carrying a total of 5,400 tonnes on Tuesday.

Despite the surge in arrivals, prices of key vegetables jumped as stockists rushed to store the commodity for uninterrupted supply