Vashi APMC vegetable prices have moved sharply in opposite directions over the past 15 to 20 days, with wholesale rates for lemons, tomatoes and coriander rising while brinjal, okra, bottle gourd and beans became cheaper as fresh arrivals increased.
Navi Mumbai | September 8, 2026 — At the Mumbai Agricultural Produce Market Committee’s wholesale vegetable market in Vashi, the wholesale price of lemons rose from Rs 25 a kg on August 20 to Rs 38 on September 1 and Rs 55 on September 7. The increase amounts to 120% in about 15 days, according to market information cited in the report.
Tomato prices increased from Rs 14 to Rs 22.50 a kg over the same period, a rise of 60.7%. Coriander supplied from the Nashik region rose from Rs 6 to Rs 11 a kg, an increase of 83.3%.
The increase in lemon and tomato prices has been attributed primarily to lower arrivals from producing areas, including Nashik and Junnar, following rainfall. With demand continuing while supplies declined, wholesale rates moved higher. Coriander is also more vulnerable to spoilage during the monsoon, contributing to its price rise.
At the same time, increased arrivals of newly harvested vegetables pushed several other wholesale rates down. Brinjal fell from Rs 32 to Rs 17 a kg, a decline of 46.9%. Bottle gourd declined from Rs 21 to Rs 13, okra from Rs 35 to Rs 22 and beans from Rs 45 to Rs 30. Cluster beans fell from Rs 60 to Rs 50 a kg. Carrot prices moved in the opposite direction, rising from Rs 20 to Rs 24 a kg.
The reduction in wholesale prices for some vegetables has not fully translated into lower retail prices. Transport, handling and vendor costs mean that retail rates are generally Rs 10 to Rs 20 higher than wholesale prices, according to the report. Consumers may therefore see some relief on vegetables with higher arrivals, while continuing to pay more for lemons, tomatoes and coriander.
Maharashtra has received favourable rainfall outside the Marathwada region, increasing vegetable production and market arrivals in several areas. Rishi Doke said arrivals could remain higher in the coming period, with supplies from Gujarat and local regions expected to increase further after Diwali.
Traders also claimed that direct marketing has reduced arrivals at Vashi APMC by 50% to 60%. According to their account, some produce from nearby villages is being sent directly to markets in Virar, Borivali, Dadar and other locations instead of passing through the Vashi market. Traders further said that ongoing municipal action against encroachments and unauthorised businesses was affecting market activity and the wider trading chain. These claims were attributed to traders in the report, while the immediate effect on future retail prices remains dependent on arrivals and demand.
