Indian farmers only earn one third of the final price for fruits and vegetables in the supply chain. Notably, most of the profit margins are absorbed by middlemen who are mostly wholesalers and retailers. In the case of vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes commonly referred to as TOP, prices tend to rise at least

Cost of Indian veg thali rises by 11% as there was an all-round increase in food prices last month. On October 4, this statistical data about Indians’ favorite meal was released by Crisil. Price of onion, potato, and tomato rose manifold. Onion prices have risen by 53% compared to the corresponding period of the last