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.