Unseasonal Rain Impacts Fruit, Vegetable Supply in Pune; Weak Demand Pushes Prices Down

Market Yard, 6th April 2026: Unseasonal rainfall has affected the supply of fruits and vegetables, leading to reduced arrivals in the wholesale market at Gultekdi compared to last week. Traders said weak demand has resulted in a 5 to 10 per cent decline in the prices of key vegetables such as brinjal, okra, and green chillies, while rates of other produce remained largely stable.

On Sunday, around 90 truckloads of fruits and vegetables arrived at the wholesale market from across Maharashtra and other states. Supplies included 15–16 tempos of green chillies from Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh; 6–7 tempos of carrots from Indore and Rajasthan; 5–6 tempos of cabbage from Karnataka; and 4–5 tempos of drumsticks from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. In addition, 5–6 tempos of Totapuri mangoes, 2–3 tempos each of cluster beans and field beans, 5–6 tempos of groundnut pods from Karnataka and Gujarat, and 10–12 tempos of garlic from Madhya Pradesh arrived at the market, said senior trader Vilas Bhujbal from the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Market Yard.

From the Pune division, arrivals included 500–600 sacks of Satari produce, 5–6 tempos of okra, 3–4 tempos of guar, 8,000–10,000 crates of tomatoes, 3–4 tempos of green chillies, and 7–8 tempos of cucumbers. Other supplies comprised 10–12 tempos each of cauliflower, capsicum, and red pumpkin; 5–6 tempos of cabbage and carrots; 4–5 tempos of cluster beans; 2 tempos of field beans; and 3–4 tempos of drumsticks. Onion arrivals stood at 70–80 tempos, while 8–10 tempos of peas arrived from Parner. Potato supply from Indore, Agra, and local regions was recorded at 40–42 tempos.

In the leafy vegetable segment, arrivals remained strong, keeping prices largely stable. Around 1.25 lakh bundles of coriander and 60,000 bundles of fenugreek were recorded. Prices (per 100 bundles) ranged between ₹800–₹1,500 for coriander, ₹800–₹1,200 for fenugreek, ₹700–₹1,000 for dill, and ₹800–₹1,500 for spring onions. Other leafy vegetables such as spinach, mint, and ambadi also witnessed steady rates, traders said.

Meanwhile, fruit markets witnessed mixed trends. A surge in raw pomegranate arrivals led to a 10 per cent drop in prices. Lemon supply declined due to rainfall, while arrivals of Alphonso (Hapus) mangoes are yet to pick up, keeping prices firm. Guava prices also declined, while rates of watermelon, muskmelon, grapes, sweet lime, and oranges remained stable.

Arrivals included 30–40 tonnes of sweet lime, 2 tonnes of oranges, 15–18 tonnes of pomegranates, 15–20 tempos of papaya, 700–800 sacks of lemons, 35–40 tonnes of watermelon, 20–25 tonnes of muskmelon, around 2,000 sacks of chikoo, 100–150 crates of guava, six trucks of pineapple, and 1,500–2,000 boxes of Alphonso mangoes.