The retail inflation in March dipped marginally to a nearly six-year low of 3.34 per cent amid decline in prices of vegetables and protein-rich items.
The easing of inflation reflects a steadily declining trend after having touched a 14-month high of 6.21 per cent in October. CPI inflation had declined to 5.48 per cent in November.
Despite regular visits by the task force to local markets, following instructions from chief minister Mamata Banerjee, a section of traders continues to sell vegetables, especially potatoes, onions, and garlic, at inflated prices once officials leave the premises.
The Centre on Sunday claimed that the retail prices of tomatoes are on the decline with the fall in mandi prices.
Onions literally left consumers teary-eyed as their prices surged. Currently, the onions sell for about Rs 70 to 80 per kg depending on the locality.
Discover the underlying reasons behind the significant price increase in tomatoes and understand the factors contributing to this surge in cost.
CM Yogi Adityanath has been encouraging farmers to diversify crop since his first term in view of its immense potential.
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