Pune: Last November, the price of dried fruit has increased by 25%, which has an impact on candy prices.
But this year, the price of almonds and figs, is widely used in various candy and festive preparation, has decreased by 20%.
“Last year, sales were total flops, and didn’t even feel like Diwali because of Covid-19.
This year, prices have fallen, which have influenced sales positively.
Our sales almost returned to the Pre-Covid level,” Sarvesh Agrawal, shop owner Dry fruits near the market market, said.
Almonds and figs, both of which are priced at Rs 1,000 per kg earlier, have dropped to Rs 700 and Rs 800 per kg now.
Jatin Sulfagai, co-owner of two dried fruit shops in different locations in the city, “Pista Prices (Pistachios) also decreased from Rs 1,000 to Rs 880 per kg.” Vineet Rathi, who operates two dried fruit shops in the city, said, “Customers buy more amounts.
The request is good this year because more people come out, visit their homes, exchanging gifts, and celebrate the festival, unlike the previous year.” He said that 50% of his shares were sourced from other cities and the rest were imported.
“Anjeer (Fig) comes from Mumbai, Almonds from Delhi, and raisins from Nashik.
We import our stock stock,” he added.
Besides Walk-in customers, dried fruit shops also offer home delivery and booking online through their website.
“We launched our website after a pandemic hit last year, who had received a good response.
This year, there has been an increase in the number of orders for dried fruit gift boxes starting from RS300-RS 3,000.
We also supply such gift boxes to companies, which are Has been stopped last year, “Himanshu Daga, employees at dried fruit shops, said.
Customers are happy with the price decline.
Amrita Bhagat, who bought dry fruits, said, “These dry fruits are consumed in large quantities in our households during Diwali.
Also habits for us to serve various kinds of dried fruits into guests during this year’s celebration season.”
Pune: Towards Diwali, Sales of Dry Fruits
