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Vegetarian Thali Prices Surge 10 Percent Ahead of Festive Season
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 12:41
Vegetarian Thali Prices Surge 10 Percent Ahead of Festive Season
- •The cost of preparing a vegetarian thali at home rose 10 percent year-on-year in September to Rs 30.8.
- •Onion prices surged 89 percent to Rs 53 per kg, driven by supply pressures and a shortfall in June rainfall.
- •Edible oil, rice, and LPG prices also contributed to the higher cost of preparing everyday meals.
- •The cost of a non-vegetarian thali rose at a slower pace of 6 percent to Rs 59.5, aided by a modest 2 percent increase in broiler prices.
Key Questions Answered
The rise in vegetarian thali costs was driven by a sharp surge in onion prices, alongside higher costs for edible oil, rice, and cooking gas ahead of the festive season.
Onion prices surged 89 percent year-on-year to reach Rs 53 per kg in September 2026, compared to Rs 28 per kg the previous year.
Non-vegetarian thali costs rose at a slower pace of 6 percent because broiler prices increased by only 2 percent year-on-year in September.
