Vegetable Prices: Stock up on tomatoes; prices will skyrocket, and the price of pulses and rice will ruin your budget.
- bySherya
- 10 Jul, 2026
Vegetable Prices: A weak monsoon is going to weigh on everyone's pockets. Media reports suggest that prices of tomatoes, vegetables, pulses, and rice may rise in the coming days.

Prices will skyrocket; the budget will be affected by the prices of pulses and rice.
Vegetable Price: If you're already wondering how much inflation has risen, take heart. The picture is set to change even further in the coming days. According to media reports, a weak monsoon and lack of rainfall could impact food prices in the near future. Of greatest concern are tomatoes and perishable vegetables. Furthermore, the prices of pulses and rice may also rise, threatening to disrupt the kitchen budget of ordinary people.
In fact, rainfall is decreasing in July, which could impact both crop sowing and production. This will then have a direct impact on market prices in the coming months.
Tomatoes will be expensive!
Consider that the prices of tomatoes, onions, green vegetables, and other perishable crops are the first to be affected by weather changes. When rainfall decreases, their supply decreases, leading to higher prices in the market. Therefore, it is possible that vegetable prices may become more volatile over the next few weeks.
Pulses and rice will also become expensive!
The worrying thing is that not only vegetables, but rice and pulses prices could also come under pressure. If sowing during the Kharif season is poor and the crops do not receive adequate rainfall, the harvest will certainly be affected. Therefore, it would not be surprising if their prices rise in the future.
Why did the concern increase?
This year's monsoon season has begun poorly. Many areas have recorded less than normal rainfall. Weather experts say that if rainfall doesn't improve, it could impact agriculture. This impact on agriculture means that supply will be limited, and prices may rise as demand for goods decreases.
Inflation will be affected.
Rising food prices will not only impact your pocket, but can also impact the country's retail inflation. Food-related inflation can increase if vegetables, pulses, and grains become more expensive.
Is there any need to panic?
There's no need to panic and over-buy for now. However, if the rains aren't adequate in the coming days, prices of vegetables and other food items may rise. Therefore, it's important to keep an eye on the market and the weather .





