Ahmedabad vegetable prices have risen sharply during the Navratri festival season after arrivals at the wholesale market fell by up to 25%, pushing several commonly used vegetables to ₹80-100 a kg or higher, according to a report by Gujarat Samachar – Ahmedabad. The increase is forcing households to reduce purchases as festival demand rises and supplies remain constrained.
Peas and lemons are among the most expensive items in the city’s markets, with both reported to be selling for around ₹200 a kg. Ginger is priced between ₹150 and ₹180 a kg. The report said the higher prices are affecting both household kitchens and hotels, where these ingredients are used regularly.
Several other vegetables have also moved into the higher price range. Ridge gourd, bitter gourd and fenugreek leaves are selling at ₹80-100 a kg, while brinjal, cauliflower, carrot and coriander have reached ₹80-90 a kg. Cucumber and onion are being sold at around ₹70 a kg. Cabbage and tomatoes are comparatively lower, but are still priced at ₹40-50 a kg.
The increase in onion prices has been particularly steep. Onions that were previously selling for ₹20-30 a kg have risen to around ₹70 a kg, according to the report. Potato prices have reached ₹40 a kg. The changes have raised the cost of routine meals at a time when households are also managing additional spending linked to the festival season.
Local traders attributed the supply pressure to seasonal changes and crop damage. They said wholesale markets have been receiving less produce over the past few days, while demand has increased during Navratri and other festivals. The report did not provide a crop-wise assessment or identify the specific locations where the damage occurred.
The impact is being felt most directly by consumers who depend on daily purchases from retail markets. Households told the publication that inflation has made kitchen management more difficult and that vegetable spending has nearly doubled. Some consumers are cutting back on the quantity they buy, changing what they cook or reducing purchases of higher-priced items.
Traders said prices are unlikely to provide significant relief until fresh arrivals begin. The immediate pressure on Ahmedabad’s retail markets will therefore depend on the volume and regularity of supplies reaching wholesale markets in the coming days. The report did not specify when arrivals are expected to improve or provide an official forecast for prices.
