TN Covid-19 lockdown: Vegetables sold at exorbitant prices in Coimbatore

However, a few departmental stores sold the produce at up to Rs 90/kg in Coimbatore, according to sources.

Published: 24th May 2021 02:41 AM  |   Last Updated: 24th May 2021 02:41 AM   |  A+A A-

People buy vegetables adhering to social distancing norms, amid surge in COVID-19 case

People buy vegetables adhering to social distancing norms, amid surge in COVID-19 cases. (Photo | PTI)

By Express News Service

COIMBATORE: A day before the start of the intensified lockdown from Monday, traders of vegetables, especially departmental stores, sold vegetables at much higher prices compared to that on Saturday.

For  instance, on Saturday, beetroot’s farm gate price was below Rs 5/kg. Wholesale market price for produce at MGR Market on Mettupalayam Road was Rs 8/kg.

However, a few departmental stores sold the produce at up to Rs 90/kg in Coimbatore, according to sources. Similarly, tomato, sold at Rs 15/kg in retail markets on Saturday, rose to Rs 45/kg on Sunday morning. 

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