Drumstick Prices Soar, Pomegranates Remain Costly in State Markets

• Drumstick prices reached up to 23500 rupees per quintal in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with Mumbai seeing 18000-22000 rupees.
• Pomegranates maintained high prices, averaging 12500 rupees per quintal in Mumbai and 10000-20000 rupees in Pune.
• Jaggery arrivals improved significantly across state markets, totaling 2146 quintals, with Mumbai receiving the highest at 886 quintals.
• Mumbai market recorded the highest arrivals for drumsticks (116 quintals) and pomegranates (684 quintals) among state markets.
• Jalna market saw the lowest jaggery price at 3100 rupees per quintal, despite improved overall arrivals.

Why It Matters: Drumsticks and pomegranates command high prices, while jaggery supply has improved.