Viral Video: The recent increase in vegetable prices, notably the price of tomatoes, has shocked Indians as they deal with skyrocketing expenditures and extreme hardship. A closer examination of the situation’s potential economic effects is necessary given that prices of some staple vegetables have reached previously unheard-of heights in various regions of the nation.
Vendors Resort to CCTV Cameras Amid Rising Prices
Following a dramatic price surge over the previous few days, tomatoes have gained attention. In fact, so many instances of tomato theft have been reported from various regions of the nation that some vendors are even setting up CCTV cameras as a safety measure. And with the daily increase in tomato costs, they have every right to exercise caution. Tomatoes are reportedly retailing for Rs 250 a kilogramme in some areas of Uttarakhand, according to a recent ANI report. Prices have surpassed Rs 150 per kilogramme even in big cities like Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai, further adding to the burden on consumers. Mumbai has the highest tomato price per kilogramme among large cities, with a retail price of Rs 160. According to reports, the price trend for tomatoes is predicted to increase through mid-August before gradually declining. This is because that is when the Kharif crops are predicted to arrive.
Tomato Frenzy on Social Media
Memes and humorous videos are trending on social media amid soaring tomato costs. In this series, a video was also published by the Instagram user Viral Bhiyani. This video shows a humorous song written on tomato plant growth. This video has been receive 1,23,056 likes on Instagram.
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