The cost of preparing a vegetarian thali in India increased by 11% in July compared to the previous month, primarily driven by soaring tomato prices. The price of tomatoes rose 55% on-month due to a sharp cut in supply caused by scanty rainfall and heatwaves. Non-vegetarian thali costs also increased by 6% due to rising prices of other ingredients like onions and potatoes. Overall, the rising cost of home-cooked meals highlights the impact of food price inflation in India.
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To provide relief from the soaring tomato prices in Delhi-NCR, the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF) will retail tomatoes at subsidized rates starting July 29th. This initiative aims to stabilize the market and provide cost relief to consumers impacted by supply disruptions caused by recent rains in producing centers.