Indian authorities have intensified efforts to curb Chinese garlic smuggling amid rising prices. Concerns over pesticides, fungus, and harmful treatments on Chinese garlic lead to increased vigilance. A US Senator had also raises food safety issues with Chinese garlic
The price of garlic has skyrocketed as the old stock of the vegetable has already exhausted from the market and new stock is yet to arrive. Many households and businesses are affected by the high price. Read more about the garlic price hike and its impact.
Delayed harvest and depleting groundwater have led to a rise in garlic prices. Retail prices are expected to remain high until March, but will start to come down in January with the arrival of the new crop.