Flower and fruit prices soar ahead of Varamahalakshi festival in Bengaluru
Flower and fruit prices in Bengaluru have surged significantly ahead of the Varamahalakshmi festival due to high demand and deficit rainfall. Merchants note that middlemen are capturing most of the profit rather than the farmers.
Why it matters
Rising costs of essential festival goods impact consumer spending power and highlight inefficiencies in the agricultural supply chain.
As demand for flowers and fruits surges ahead of Varamahalakshmi festival, prices have risen across Bengaluru markets.
G.M. Diwakar, a member of the K.R. Market Flower Merchants Association, said, “Chrysanthemums are priced between ₹200 and ₹400 per kg, roses at ₹300 per kg, mallige (jasmine) at ₹500 to ₹800 per kg, and kanakambara at ₹3,000 per kg. On Thursday, prices are expected to rise again and may touch ₹4,500 per kg.”
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