Makar Sankranti Market Bitter: Drumstick Prices Skyrocket, Other Veggies Stable?

• On January 12, 2026, Maharashtra's APMC markets saw varied agricultural produce arrivals and prices.
• Jaggery arrivals totaled 1525 quintals, with Pune receiving 454 quintals (₹4313-₹4426/quintal) and Mumbai 354 quintals (max ₹5450/quintal).
• Drumstick arrivals decreased to 228 quintals; Mumbai received 185 quintals (₹12000-₹16000/quintal), while Pune saw 10 quintals reach a high of ₹21500/quintal.
• Pomegranate arrivals were 1422 quintals; Nagpur received 896 quintals (min ₹5000/quintal), and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar's 8 quintals fetched up to ₹14000/quintal.

Why It Matters: Drumstick prices soared significantly in Maharashtra's APMC markets, making Makar Sankranti 'bitter'.