With the Navratri festival in full swing, the demand for fruits has risen sharply. Prices for watermelon, melon, papaya, and pomegranate spiked, while those for custard apples, chickoo, mosambi, oranges, and lemons remained steady. The fruit market received over 70 tons of mosambi, 40 tons of oranges, and large quantities of pomegranates and papayas.
The flower market, too, is witnessing steady demand for festive decorations despite a drop in arrivals. Flower prices are holding firm, with marigolds selling at ₹10-50 per kg, and roses priced between ₹20-30 per bundle. Dutch roses, carnations, and other flowers popular for the festival season are also seeing stable prices.
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