Demand for vegetables, fruits & grain up at wholesale market in Pune

PUNE: Vegetable and fruit wholesalers and grain sellers at the Gultekdi Market Yard have reported a 10-15% increase in business following the relaxations announced for restaurants and eateries this week.
Traders said they were expected a further rise in business in the coming days as more and more restaurants gradually open. They said there was adequate stock in the market to meet the demand. “A night-time slot was missing so far, which meant the demand for vegetables was restricted. But now that eateries have started operating till 10pm, it has pushed demand up – there has been a 10-15% increase in daily trade”, a wholesaler from the vegetable-fruit section of the market said.
Vilas Bhujbal, leader of the association of commission agents at market yard, said the demand will go up in the coming days.
Popatlal Ostwal, chairman of Poona Merchants Chamber, said demand for grocery items, grains, spices and other food items has been on rise. “Shops are now open for longer hours. This has provided more time for business. Business can increase by up to 25%.”