Supply Shortages Drive Surge in Assam Vegetable and Pulse Prices Amid New Procurement Cycle

The volatility is equally pronounced within the vegetable segment, where staples like onions and tomatoes are witnessing frequent price fluctuations. Onions are currently hovering around the ₹2,500 mark, peaking at ₹2,687.96 per quintal, despite a relatively healthy arrival volume of over 480 metric tonnes. Tomatoes, however, present a more precarious situation for consumers; despite a lower arrival volume of just 83 metric tonnes in the latest cycle, prices have surged to nearly ₹2,562 per quintal. This imbalance suggests that localized supply disruptions are heavily influencing the daily cost of living for residents across all districts of Assam.

Potato prices remain the only relatively stable factor in the current market report, trading consistently between ₹1,175 and ₹1,221 per quintal. While administrative officials monitor these trends to ensure market stability, the current data underscores a broader trend of inflationary pressure on kitchen essentials. As the 2026-27 procurement season progresses, the gap between official price floors and real-world trading costs highlights the challenges of maintaining food security and price predictability in a region sensitive to logistical constraints and seasonal harvest variations.