Jaggery Prices Soar Ahead of Makar Sankranti; Market Rates Across Maharashtra

• Jaggery prices have increased, potentially making Makar Sankranti 'bitter' for consumers this year.
• Total 3287 quintals of jaggery arrived in state markets; Sangli saw highest arrival (1382 quintals) with rates ₹3350-₹4330/quintal.
• Mumbai market received 799 quintals of jaggery at an average price of ₹5450/quintal.
• Drumstick arrivals were low (104 quintals total); Pune market had highest arrival (37 quintals) with prices up to ₹25000/quintal.
• Pomegranate arrivals totaled 1409 quintals; Nagpur market saw 576 quintals at ₹4750/quintal, Mumbai at ₹14500/quintal.

Why It Matters: Jaggery, drumstick, and pomegranate market rates show significant variations across Maharashtra.