DMC fixes rates of essential commodities

Dimapur, March 28 (EMN): In an attempt to control the escalation of prices under its jurisdiction amid fears of novel coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak, Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) has fixed the wholesale and retail price of various essential commodities.

DMC administrator Albert Ezung has warned that its prescribed (fixed) rate was the maximum and directed retailers strictly adhere to it. However, they are at liberty to sell below the rate it has prescribed. No increase of price will be considered unless the prices are reviewed periodically by the competent authority, it added.

Prices of essential commodities fixed by DMC

Sl.no	Items	Wholesale price per kg	Maximum retail price per kg
1.	Tomato	INR 20	INR 28
2.	Green chilly (Big)	INR 40	INR 50
3.	Green chilly (Micro)	INR 50	INR 60
4.	Beans (Big)	INR 30	INR 40
5.	Beans (Small)	INR 25	INR 35
6.	Cabbage	INR 10	INR 20
7.	Brinjal (aubergine)	INR 20	INR 30
8.	Bitter Gourd (Big)	INR 50	INR 60
9.	Bitter Gourd (Small)	INR 40	INR 50
10.	Cauliflower	INR 20	INR 30
11.	Garlic (big)	INR 130	INR 140
12.	Garlic (Small)	INR 120	INR 130
13.	Cucumber	INR 15	INR 25
14.	Onion	INR 28	INR 35
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