The recent rainfall across Maharashtra has badly affected production and storage of coriander leaves, leading to an exorbitant increase in its market price. On Monday, each bundle was being sold for Rs 50-R60, which earlier was about Rs 15-R20. Shockingly, at the Kandivli and Borivli markets, vendors were found selling each bunch for Rs 180.

Speaking to mid-day, APMC vegetable market director Shankar Pingale said, “On Monday, coriander was purchased at Rs 5,000-R6,000 for 100 bundles in Nashik. The same in Pune was purchased at R3,500-R4,000. Due to heavy rainfall the production of coriander suffered and its rate increased in the market.”