Veg thali gets expensive by 8% in May, non-veg meal cheaper: Report

The soaring prices of vegetables have pushed up the average cost of a vegetarian thali by 9% to 27.8 rupees in May, from 25.5 rupees last year, as per the report by CRISIL.

According to CRISIL's Roti Rice Rate report, the 39% surge in tomato prices, alongside a 41% increase in potato prices and a 43% rise in onion prices, is attributed to the low base of the previous fiscal year.

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This contributed to the overall increase in the cost of the veg thali. Along with this, rice and pulses saw price hikes of 13% and 21%, respectively.

However, a drop in prices of cumin, chili, and vegetable oil prevented a further increase in the thali's cost.

Non-veg Thali

Conversely, the price of a non-vegetarian thali, featuring broiler instead of dal, decreased by 7% in May, costing 55.9 rupees compared to 59.9 rupees last year. Broilers contribute 50% of the thali's cost.

In April, the cost of preparing a non-veg thali was down 1% at 56.3 rupees.