Rs 7/kg Watermelons Trend as Iran War Hits Exports

Watermelon prices across India plummet to as low as Rs 7 per kg, sparking buzz on social media amid the Iran war. Exports to key Middle Eastern markets grind to a halt during Ramadan, flooding domestic markets with surplus supply. At APMC Azadpur Mandi, a quintal now sells for Rs 2,301, down 29% from February's Rs 3,275. Karnataka farmer Aruna Urs highlights the crash on X, noting produce meant for the Middle East now overwhelms local wholesalers. Read more about this...