Pune Wholesale Market Sees 10–15% Fall in Vegetable Prices Due to Heavy Supply

Pune, 29th December 2025: Prices of several vegetables dropped by 10 to 15 per cent at Pune’s wholesale market on Sunday following a sharp increase in arrivals, traders said. Cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal and cluster beans recorded a notable decline, while rates of most other vegetables remained largely stable.

At the Gultekdi wholesale market, around 110 trucks carrying fruits and vegetables arrived from various parts of Maharashtra and other states. Supplies included green chillies from Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh; carrots from Rajasthan; cabbage from Karnataka; drumsticks from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu; Totapuri mangoes from Tamil Nadu; cluster beans from Karnataka; groundnut pods, broad beans and peas from Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan; and garlic from Madhya Pradesh.

Senior commission agent Vilas Bhujbal of the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Market Yard said substantial quantities also arrived from the Pune region. These included capsicum, okra, gourds, tomatoes (7,000–8,000 crates), cucumbers, cauliflower, cabbage, pumpkin, beans and leafy vegetables. Onion arrivals, including both fresh and old stock, stood at around 125 trucks, while potatoes arrived from Indore, Agra and local areas in 45–50 tempos.

Leafy vegetable prices decline
Prices of leafy vegetables also softened on Sunday due to heavy arrivals. About 1.5 lakh bunches each of coriander and fenugreek reached the market, along with 15,000 bundles of chickpea greens. Prices per 100 bunches ranged between ₹300 and ₹2,000 depending on the variety. Coriander was priced between ₹500 and ₹1,000, while fenugreek traded at ₹300 to ₹800.

Fruit market update
In the fruit segment, prices of lemons and watermelons declined as demand weakened due to cold weather conditions. Prices of ber (jujube) increased, while rates of most other fruits remained stable. Arrivals included sweet lime (40–50 tonnes), oranges (15–20 tonnes), pomegranates (20–25 tonnes), papaya, lemons, watermelons, muskmelons, sapota, pineapple, ber and custard apple.

Traders said vegetable and fruit prices are likely to remain stable in the coming days if arrivals continue at the current pace.