From Puja to Dhanteras-Diwali, the rise in gold prices has virtually become the 'talk of the nation'. The question is where the gold will go as it grows. However, the Bengalis, who have almost celebrated the festival season, are no longer interested in the price of gold. They are now interested in the price of mutton.
Many people say that if gold is number one, then mutton meat will be very close to gold due to the price increase. Today, the price of mutton has touched Rs 900 in most parts of Kolkata. Whether it will increase more today or not is a question of thousands of rupees.
Compared to other times, the fish market is giving some relief this time. At least on Wednesday, most fish prices were affordable compared to the mutton. The price of chicken meat is also high. However, the grain and vegetable market may be a bit squeezed. The price is quite high there.
It’s an unusual season—winter hasn’t fully arrived, so winter grains are yet to appear in the market. Following the heavy rains, it will take some time for them to reach the shelves. Meanwhile, cauliflower prices are already climbing due to limited supply. A good-sized cauliflower now costs around Rs 60–70, making it less affordable for many buyers.
Summer grains are still an unseasonal companion. All of them are not less than Rs 70-80 per kg. Coriander leaves are still two hundred and fifty rupees a kilo. Capsicum-beans Rs 150-160 per kg. We don't see new carrots. As a result, the price of carrots in the cold storage is Rs 80-90 per kg. And those who have put veg fried rice or Navratna in the mixed veg menu today are supposed to put slight pressure on their pockets.
There is no significant change in the price of Rui-Katla fish. It was sold at Rs 350-450 per kg on Wednesday. Pabda fish is also fetched at Rs 400 per kg. One kilogram of bhetki was sold at Rs 550-600 per kg in the market. Standard-sized lobsters and bagdas, however, were not available in the market at a drop of Rs 800 per kg.
Today, the price is expected to be close to it. However, those who have planned to present Hilsa as a show-stopper will have a good amount of money to fall out of their tank. The price of a kilogram of Hilsa is 1600-1800 per Kg. If the size increases, the price can go up to Rs 2000.
Baguiati, Salt Lake, Kankurgachi, Garia, Hatibagan, Jadavpur – almost the same picture in the markets of all places. However, the price of chicken has been kept in relief. Depending on the market, chicken is priced at Rs 220-240 per kg. There will also be pressure on the price of sweets. Almost all the shops will bring some new sweets to the market on the occasion of Bhai Dropta. The price starts from Rs 20 per piece; depending on the item, the price can be Rs 60-70.
