Data comparing state-level prices in April 2025 and April 2024 reveals a consistent and significant downward trend across eleven listed states. The provided figures indicate that in every state documented, prices observed in April 2025 were markedly lower than those recorded in the same month of the previous year. This widespread decrease suggests a notable shift in the pricing landscape across diverse regions of India within the one-year period.
The data covers key states including Bihar, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal. A detailed examination of the figures exemplifies the magnitude of the price reduction experienced by these states. For instance, Bihar saw its price drop from Rs 1682 in April 2024 to Rs 1120 in April 2025, representing a decrease of Rs 562. Gujarat’s price fell from Rs 1958 to Rs 1204, a reduction of Rs 754. Haryana’s price decreased from Rs 1175 to Rs 851, a drop of Rs 324 ( all price are for 100 Kg)
Further illustrating the trend, Karnataka recorded a price of Rs 2476 in April 2024, which decreased to Rs 1603 by April 2025, the largest absolute decrease among the listed states by Rs 873 . Madhya Pradesh experienced a fall from Rs 1782 to Rs 1094, a difference of Rs 688. Maharashtra’s price moved from Rs 1978 to Rs1541, a decrease of Rs 437.
Among the steepest declines in percentage terms, Punjab’s price structure showed a dramatic change, falling from Rs 802 in April 2024 to just Rs 476 in April 2025. This decrease of Rs 326 represents a significant percentage drop. Rajasthan’s price decreased from Rs 1387 to Rs 961, a reduction of Rs 426. Uttar Pradesh saw its price move from Rs 1524 to Rs 1125. Lastly, West Bengal’s price fell from Rs 1782 in April 2024 to Rs 1143 in April 2025, a reduction of Rs 639
From states in the north like Punjab and Haryana, through central states like Madhya Pradesh, to western states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, and eastern states like Bihar, Odisha, and West Bengal, all demonstrate lower price points in April 2025 compared to the previous year. States in the south, such as Karnataka, also follow this trend.
The consistent decrease in prices across all eleven states examined between April 2024 and April 2025 points to a broad disinflationary or deflationary trend across these regions during this period. The magnitude of the decrease varies by state, ranging from a minimum absolute drop of 324 units in Haryana to a maximum of 873 units in Karnataka.
Date Source: Directorate of Marketing & Inspection , Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India
