Azadpur to Mumbai Mandis: Higher Arrivals and Mixed Price Trends at March-End

A noticeable shift was recorded in vegetable arrivals and prices between the last week of February and the final week of March across India’s key wholesale markets. In Delhi’s Azadpur APMC, prices of onion, potato, and tomato remained largely stable with slight softening, even as arrivals fluctuated. Meanwhile, in Maharashtra’s Mumbai APMC and Vashi Navi Mumbai APMC, tomato prices surged, while onion and potato showed a mixed trend.

Market Overview: Last Week of March (25–31 March 2026):

During the final week of March, overall supply remained moderate, helping the market stay balanced despite fluctuations in arrivals.

Azadpur APMC (Delhi):

• Onion: Arrivals stood around 380 metric tonnes on 26–27 March, rising sharply to 820.50 metric tonnes on 28 March. Prices, however, held steady at around ₹1,219 per quintal. 
• Potato: A high arrival of 2,460 metric tonnes on 26 March gradually declined to 251.40 metric tonnes by 30 March. Prices softened slightly from ₹450 to ₹426 per quintal. 
• Tomato: Arrivals dropped from 855.60 metric tonnes on 26–27 March to 475.70 metric tonnes by 30 March. Prices eased marginally from ₹1,248 to ₹1,200 per quintal. 

Overall, while arrivals remained volatile, prices did not witness any sharp decline, indicating a well-balanced market.
Market Trend: Last Week of February (22–28 February 2026)
In contrast, the last week of February saw relatively higher arrivals and firmer prices.

Azadpur APMC (Delhi):

• Onion: Peak arrivals of 1,707.40 metric tonnes were recorded on 24 February, with prices at ₹1,388 per quintal, later easing to ₹1,219. 
• Potato: Arrivals hovered around 1,800 metric tonnes, with prices remaining stable between ₹400 and ₹416 per quintal. 
• Tomato: With arrivals of 963.40 metric tonnes on 23 February, prices stood at ₹1,469 per quintal, rising to ₹1,531 during 25–27 February before dropping sharply to ₹1,080 on 28 February. 

Mumbai & Vashi Markets: March-End Trends
In Maharashtra, market dynamics showed a slightly different pattern, particularly for tomatoes.

Mumbai APMC (Tomato):

On 25 March, prices peaked at ₹1,800 per quintal with arrivals of 200.80 metric tonnes—the highest level of the week. Thereafter, prices corrected and stabilized between ₹1,250 and ₹1,400 per quintal, with arrivals ranging from 173 to 222 metric tonnes.

Vashi Navi Mumbai APMC:

• Onion: Arrivals ranged between 1,000 and 1,300 metric tonnes. Prices increased from ₹950 to ₹1,100 per quintal during the week, before easing to ₹850 on 31 March. 
• Potato: Arrivals fluctuated between 900 and 1,500 metric tonnes. Prices showed strength, touching ₹1,100 per quintal on 26 March, and remained in the ₹900–₹1,000 range on other days. 

Mumbai & Vashi Markets: February-End Scenario:

• During the last week of February, supply remained higher and prices relatively stable.
• Tomato (Mumbai APMC): Arrivals ranged between 200 and 225 metric tonnes, with prices steady at ₹1,300–₹1,400 per quintal. 
• Onion (Vashi APMC): Peak arrivals of 1,531 metric tonnes were recorded on 23 February. Prices were around ₹1,050 per quintal, gradually easing to ₹850–₹950. 
• Potato (Vashi APMC): Arrivals ranged from 900 to 1,400 metric tonnes, with prices steady between ₹750 and ₹900 per quintal.

FAQs:

Q1. What is the current vegetable market trend in India?
The vegetable market trend is stable with slight price fluctuations despite changes in arrivals.

Q2. Why did tomato prices rise in Mumbai APMC?
Tomato prices increased due to limited supply and higher demand during the last week of March.

Q3. How were onion prices in Azadpur APMC?
Onion prices remained stable around ₹1,219 per quintal despite fluctuating arrivals.

Q4. Did potato prices change significantly?
Potato prices showed slight softening but remained mostly stable in major markets.

Q5. What does Khetivyapar say about the market trend?
Khetivyapar reports that the vegetable market trend is balanced due to steady demand and controlled supply.