Modest rate for commodities at Delhi Colony Market

While prices in most of the city markets have doubled since the arrival of Ramazan, rates of commodities at the Delhi Colony Market are relatively more modest than other markets as surveyed by The News.

Bananas were being sold at 40/kg per dozen in the market, whereas according to the list, it had to be sold for Rs 36/per dozen. Guavas were being sold for Rs 23, equal to the price of the pricelist, whereas one kg apples was being sold at Rs68 instead of the stipulated price of Rs 62.

On the other hand, potatoes is sold for Rs 20, instead of actual price of Rs 15, onions for Rs 25 as compared to actual price of Rs 22, Loki for Rs 20 instead of actual price of Rs 15. Tomatoes were being sold at lesser prices than the actual prices; the common quality at Rs 28 and the good quality at Rs 37.

Meanwhile pulses such as Mash daal was being sold for Rs 90 instead of actual price of Rs 84, Dal Mong Sabit was sold at Rs 46 equal to the retail prices, Dal Masoor Sabit for 93 instead of 86, Daal Chana at 45 instead of actual price of Rs 44. Basen on the other hand was sold at a high price for Rs 70 instead of Rs 52 in the retail market.