home-cooked meal expenses
Indian Food Prices Drop: 13% Reduction in Home-Cooked Thali Costs Reported in November
Dec 08, 2025 07:59 pm CST
According to Crisil's monthly food cost indicator, prices of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis in India decreased by 13% year-on-year in November. This significant reduction was driven by falling vegetable, pulse, and broiler prices, though vegetarian meal costs rose slightly by 2% month-on-month due to increases in potato and tomato prices. The report highlights substantial price drops in onions (53%), potatoes (29%), and pulses (17%), indicating improved food affordability for Indian households.
Indian Thali Costs Drop Significantly: Vegetarian Meals Down 17%, Non-Vegetarian 12% in October 2023
Nov 07, 2025 09:04 pm CST
A Crisil report reveals significant price reductions in home-cooked Indian meals this October, with vegetarian thalis becoming 17% cheaper and non-vegetarian options down 12% year-on-year. The welcome decrease stems from lower vegetable prices, with potatoes down 31%, tomatoes reduced by 40%, and declining pulse prices due to increased imports. The report also provides insights into expected price trends for key ingredients in the coming months.