In 2024-25, India saw significant vegetable price volatility. Potato inflation was high initially due to production issues but eased with increased supply. Tomato prices fluctuated wildly due to weather impacts and base effects.

• Potato inflation averaged 54.1% due to 2023-24 production shortfall.
• Tomato inflation peaked at 161% in October due to crop damage.
• Favorable base effects caused 47.9% tomato deflation in August 2024.