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NucleusKore · 29-07-2009, 05:26 PM

Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vegetable...h/98115-3.html

Prices of potatoes, tomatoes and pulses in the national capital have risen to such an extent that some harried families even find meat a cheaper option.

Not just exotic broccoli and mushrooms but the relatively affordable tomatoes, onions and potatoes -- basic ingredients in most Indian meals -- are moving away from the common man's reach as prices continue to soar because of erratic and low rainfall in major pulse- and vegetable-producing states.

The prices of potatoes and onions have increased over the last few days to as much as Rs 20 and Rs 25 a kilo respectively at retail outlets in the national capital. The price of tomatoes has similarly shot up to almost Rs 40 a kilo. A kilo of dal (pulses) costs as much as Rs 40. In each case, the hike is over 25 per cent.

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29-07-2009, 05:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
NucleusKore TheSaint Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Antigua Posts: 3,447	Vegetables, pulses rise out of common man's reach Source: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/vegetable...h/98115-3.html Prices of potatoes, tomatoes and pulses in the national capital have risen to such an extent that some harried families even find meat a cheaper option. Not just exotic broccoli and mushrooms but the relatively affordable tomatoes, onions and potatoes -- basic ingredients in most Indian meals -- are moving away from the common man's reach as prices continue to soar because of erratic and low rainfall in major pulse- and vegetable-producing states. The prices of potatoes and onions have increased over the last few days to as much as Rs 20 and Rs 25 a kilo respectively at retail outlets in the national capital. The price of tomatoes has similarly shot up to almost Rs 40 a kilo. A kilo of dal (pulses) costs as much as Rs 40. In each case, the hike is over 25 per cent. Read On.......... __________________ http://www.neville.in http://www.linuxrocks.in "The Future Is Open"