Monetary policy today is on the right track, delivering 4% year-on-year CPI inflation, which is the most that it can do
Sowing of vegetable seeds was affected because of floods in several agrarian parts of Maharashtra
Crop damage following excessive rainfall, however, may restrict steep price fall
Vegetable arrivals at mandis, especially in Maharashtra, have declined by more than 50 per cent since the beginning of the month
Prices of vegetables such as ladyfinger, bottle guard and onion have also witnessed a hike and they are likely to increase further if the situation does not come under control in the next month
Farmers in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh hit by poor rainfall and excess of it in Bihar.
The Wholesale Price Index (WPI)-based inflation was at 2.45 per cent in May. It was 5.68 per cent in June 2018
Drought causes damage of horticulture crop and fodder, milk prices may rise by Rs 2/litre
Monsoon spoilage, diversion to Madhya Pradesh and Delhi reduce supply to Maharashtra
Bitter gourd leads decline as green veggies nosedive up to 50% on Maharashtra's move to delist them from spot mandis
The prices of major vegetables have moved by 20-30% from July 1 to July 25
Supply disruptions fuel price rise as wholesalers go on an indefinite strike
Supply issues due to unseasonal rainfall behind price rise