Fruit Sales Plummet in Howrah: High Prices Force Buyers to Cut Back

• Rising prices of essential commodities are impacting fruit sales in Howrah's Dhulagarh wholesale market.
• Common people are reducing fruit purchases, buying half a kilo instead of one, or sometimes nothing at all.
• Wholesale traders face increased capital requirements due to higher transportation and warehouse costs, but sales have dropped significantly.
• Retailers are procuring less stock from wholesalers, fearing spoilage as fruits remain unsold.
• The situation creates uncertainty for traders from wholesale to retail, with fears of a greater financial crisis if trends continue.