Vegetable Prices Soar Across Maharashtra After Heavy Rains; Beans At ₹200/kg, Ginger Touches ₹280/kg
Vegetable Prices Soar Across Maharashtra After Heavy Rains; Beans At ₹200/kg, Ginger Touches ₹280/kg
Mumbai, July 14, 2026: Heavy rainfall across Maharashtra over the past few weeks has led to a sharp rise in vegetable prices, with reduced arrivals in wholesale markets pushing retail rates to record levels and adding to the burden on household budgets.
According to traders, crop damage caused by incessant rains and a sharp decline in market arrivals have created a supply shortage. As rainfall has eased, consumer demand has increased, further driving up prices.
In Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas, several vegetables are now selling at significantly higher prices in retail markets. French beans (farasbi) have reached ₹180–₹200 per kg, green peas are priced at ₹220–₹240 per kg, while ginger has become the costliest, retailing at ₹200–₹280 per kg.
Traders expect vegetable prices to remain elevated over the next few days unless market arrivals improve.
Sharp Difference Between Wholesale and Retail Prices
Market committee data shows a significant gap between wholesale and retail prices for several vegetables:
| Vegetable | Wholesale Price (₹/kg) | Retail Price (₹/kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Ginger | 100–180 | 200–280 |
| French Beans | 80–100 | 180–200 |
| Green Peas | 120–160 | 220–240 |
| Drumsticks | 50–70 | 100–160 |
| Okra | 40–80 | 80–120 |
| Cluster Beans | 30–50 | 80–120 |
| Capsicum | 40–54 | 80–100 |
Leafy Vegetables Also Costlier
Prices of leafy vegetables have also increased in retail markets:
- Coriander: ₹50–₹60 per bunch (wholesale: ₹18–₹30)
- Fenugreek (Methi): ₹30–₹40 per bunch (wholesale: ₹15–₹20)
- Spinach: ₹40–₹50 per bunch (wholesale: ₹16–₹22)
- Dill (Shepu): ₹40–₹50 per bunch (wholesale: ₹20–₹40)
Onion Prices Show Signs of Recovery
While vegetable prices continue to climb, onion farmers have received some relief after months of low returns. Onion prices, which had declined sharply since April, have improved in July.
At present, onions are selling at ₹17–₹25 per kg in wholesale markets, while retail prices have risen to around ₹40 per kg.
Market experts attribute the current surge in vegetable prices to weather-related supply disruptions and expect rates to remain firm until fresh arrivals from producing regions increase.
