GENERAL8 Sept 2026
Cost of home-cooked meals moderately higher in August: Crisil report
What changed: Crisil's August report shows veg thali cost rose 1% year-on-year to ₹29.5, while non-veg thali went up 5% to ₹57.5. Onion prices jumped 43% due to Maharashtra rains and hailstorms; potato and tomato fell, easing some pressure. For households, that means home-cooked meals are moderately costlier. Expect onion prices to stay firm for the next 2–3 months, so plan grocery budgets accordingly.
Key Statutory Highlights
- A vegetarian thali cost ₹29.5 in August, up 1% from last year and from July.
- A non-vegetarian thali cost ₹57.5 in August, up 5% from last year but down 1% from July.
- Onion prices jumped 43% year-on-year to ₹40 per kg due to supply problems, and may stay firm for 2–3 months.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:Keep your grocery and food budgets flexible for the next few months, as Crisil expects onion prices to stay firm.
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