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Inflation: A recent report by Crisil highlights that volatility in vegetable prices has increased in the past four years due to demand-supply imbalances, not just weather-related events. This volatility poses problems for consumers, farmers, and policymakers. Potatoes, onions, and tomatoes are the primary drivers of price volatility in the food category. The report suggests that vegetable production has not kept up with demand, and there are high losses and wastages in the supply chain. Investment in post-harvest infrastructure and short-term policy interventions are needed to stabilize prices...

The driving factor behind a moderation in headline inflation number is a sharp correction in vegetable inflation, which has fallen from 37.4% in July to just 3.4% in September | Latest News India

The price hike of vegetables such as tomatoes and onions across the country has been fueled by climate change and global warming, which has severely impacted the yield.

The tomato supply crisis has coincided with a surge in prices by as much as 450% to record highs as monsoon rains disrupted crop and supply chains - although they have since eased.

July saw a 34 percent rise in homemade veg thali cost due to soaring tomato prices, reports CRISIL.