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  Pakistan hit hard as Afghan border closure sends tomato prices soaring 400% in the country

  World | October 23, 2025 23:39 IST

  Tomato prices in Pakistan have spiked by 400% after the closure of key Afghan border crossings disrupted imports. The Torkham and Chaman shutdowns have left thousands of containers stranded and caused a sharp rise in food inflation.

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  US imposes 17% duty on fresh Mexican tomatoes in efforts to boost domestic production

  World | July 15, 2025 6:47 IST

  Mexico currently supplies around 70 per cent of the US tomato market, up from 30 per cent two decades ago, according to the Florida Tomato Exchange.

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  Drink 1 glass of tomato juice on empty stomach has several health benefits, know how to consume

  Food | February 24, 2025 14:23 IST

  In general, using tomato juice in your morning ritual on an empty stomach can help your overall body and well-being. It can benefit digestion, increase immunity, and detoxify the body.

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  Are you consuming fake tomato sauce? Here's how to identify adulteration

  Lifestyle | November 09, 2024 14:35 IST

  Rising concerns over food adulteration highlight the need for consumers to carefully check the thickness, color, and taste of tomato sauce to avoid harmful fake products.

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  Tomato trouble: Officers turn highway into a fruit fortress, looters leave disappointed | VIDEO

  October 19, 2024 16:22 IST

  In a tomato-tastic twist, police turned into fruit bodyguards overnight, fending off would-be thieves as they safeguarded 1,800 kilos of precious red gems after a truck flip—who knew guarding tomatoes could be such a riot?

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  Big relief for consumers as govt begins tomatoes sale at subsidised rate of Rs 65 per kg in Delhi

  Delhi | October 07, 2024 18:15 IST

  The NCCF has launched a market intervention to address rising tomato prices by directly procuring the produce from mandis and offering it at a subsidized rate. To reach consumers effectively, NCCF has deployed mobile vans across 50 colonies in the national capital.

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  Try this easy recipe of instant Tomato Dosa to enlighten your taste buds

  Food | July 04, 2024 19:22 IST

  Elevate your dosa experience with this quick and flavourful Instant Tomato Dosa recipe. Perfect for those craving a change from traditional masala dosa, it promises to delight your taste buds with its tangy tomato twist.

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  Tomato prices may touch Rs 300 per kg in coming days, say wholesale traders

  India | August 03, 2023 6:00 IST

  Tomato prices may rise further in the coming days and reach up to Rs 300 per kg according to wholesale traders.

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  Missing truck with tomatoes worth Rs 21 lakh from Karnataka's Kolar found in Gujarat | READ

  Karnataka | July 31, 2023 17:45 IST

  Karnataka: The truck loaded with tomatoes worth Rs 21 lakh was travelling from Kolar to Jaipur.

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  Not only tomato, but other food items' prices also spoil kitchen budget - DETAILS

  Business | July 23, 2023 13:48 IST

  Incessant rains in several parts of India caused a flood-like situation which disrupted the transportation of food items. Subsequently, prices of food times soared beyond the common man's budget.

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  Prices of subsidised tomato reduced from Rs 90/kg to Rs 80/kg in Delhi-NCR, other cities

  Business | July 16, 2023 13:00 IST

  The prices of tomato in retail markets on Sunday remained on rage as they crossed the 250 per kg-mark across major cities in the wake of monsoon rains and lean season.

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  Tomato prices continue to rise, cross Rs 250/kg amid rains

  Business | July 16, 2023 11:49 IST

  Since the monsoon arrived causing incessant rain across India, tomato prices continue to rise and now the prices crossed Rs 250/kg-mark.

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  Tomato price hike: Central government plans procurement from key growing states | Know full DETAILS

  India | July 12, 2023 16:21 IST

  Tomato price hike: The periods during July-August and October-November are generally the lean production months for tomato. The stocks of tomato will be distributed through retail outlets at “discounted prices” to the consumers in Delhi-NCR region by Friday, this week, said a food ministry release

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  Karnataka: Gang hijacks truck laden with 2.5 tonnes of tomato near Bengaluru

  Karnataka | July 11, 2023 18:16 IST

  Karnataka: A farmer near here had to pay with tomatoes for his vehicle's accidental bump into a car, as the affected persons did away with his 2.5-tonne produce whose rates are going north with every passing day.

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  Uttar Pradesh: SP worker hires bouncers to safeguard 'tomatoes' | Know interesting details

  Uttar Pradesh | July 09, 2023 20:27 IST

  Uttar Pradesh: A Samajwadi Party worker has hired bouncers to keep the customers at bay when they come to buy tomatoes.

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  Despite sky-rocketing prices, McDonald's continues to use tomato in THIS region

  Business | July 07, 2023 22:58 IST

  The brand has a reliable and steady tomato supply in the region, which is qualified under its global food safety standards.

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  SHOCKING! Tomatoes worth Rs 3 lakh stolen from farm in Karnataka's Hassan

  Karnataka | July 06, 2023 22:24 IST

  Karnataka tomato robbery: The incident had been reported from Goni Somanahalli village near Halebeedu town in Hassan. Farmer Dharani aka Somashekar lodged a complaint with Halebeedu police in this regard.

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  Tomato prices reach new high: Rs 155 per kg in Siliguri, Rs 140 in Delhi

  India | July 05, 2023 10:09 IST

  According to reports, the price of the vegetable has shot up due to the supply disruption caused due to rain in the producing region.

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  'People not purchasing vegetables': Shopkeeper as prices of tomato reaches Rs 120/kg in Hyderabad

  July 01, 2023 11:23 IST

  The government asserted that the spurt in the prices of tomatoes is a temporary seasonal phenomenon, and rates will cool down soon.

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  Tomato prices to stabilise within next 15 days once crop start arriving from Himachal to Delhi: Govt

  Business | June 30, 2023 18:30 IST

  Tomato prices: According to Consumer Affairs Ministry Secretary, the prices of tomatoes will start decreasing once crops from Sirmaur and Solan (Himachal Pradesh) start arriving.