Current context: The Warangal Chapata Chilli, also known as Tomato Chilli, from Telangana has been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the GI Registry. ​

About Chapata Chilli (Tomato Chilli):

• Distinctive Features: Recognized for its bright red color and low pungency.​
• Highly valued for its natural coloring agent, “paprika oleoresin.” ​
• Varieties: Three distinct fruit types: Single Patti, Double Patti, and Odalu. ​
• Cultivation Regions: Primarily grown in Warangal, Hanamkonda, Mulugu, and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts of Telangana. ​
• Recognition: Marks the 18th GI registration for Telangana and the first for a horticultural product from the state. ​
• Market Potential: Enhances marketability, potentially increasing the price from the current ₹300 per kg to ₹450-₹500 per kg. ​