Banana prices surge in market after import restrictions [Photo Feature]
Summary
Banana prices in Kathmandu have surged to Rs 350 per dozen following a government ban on imports from India, causing supply shortages and shop closures at the Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market.
Key Points
- Banana prices have risen sharply in Kathmandu after the government imposed a ban on imports from India.
- Consumers are paying up to Rs 350 per dozen for bananas in the retail market.
- Supply shortages have forced some wholesale shops at the Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable Market to shut down.
- Local banana production is insufficient to meet the demand, necessitating imports from India.
