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Veg & Non-Veg Thali Costs Rise 2% in April on Tomato, LPG Price Hikes

The cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis rose 2% year-on-year in April 2025, according to Crisil Intelligence's Roti Rice Rate report. Tomato prices surged 38% due to reduced acreage in southern states, while vegetable oil and LPG prices increased 7% each amid global supply pressures. Crisil warned that tomato prices may remain elevated through July-August due to lower summer sowing and potential heatwaves. However, pulses are expected to stay soft due to adequate supply, import parity, and release of government buffer stocks.

Key Points: Veg & Non-Veg Thali Costs Rise 2% in April: Crisil

  • Tomato prices jumped 38% due to lower acreage in southern states
  • Vegetable oil and LPG prices rose 7% each from global supply pressures
  • Onion and potato prices may increase further in coming months
  • Pulses expected to remain soft due to adequate supply and government buffer stocks
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Veg, non-veg thali costs rise in April as tomato, LPG prices spike: Crisil

Tomato prices jump 38%, LPG and vegetable oil costs up 7%, pushing both veg and non-veg thali costs 2% higher in April, says Crisil report.

"The cost of both home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis rose 2 per cent on-year in April as tomato, vegetable oil and LPG cylinders became expensive. - Pushan Sharma"

New Delhi, May 10

The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis at home increased 2 per cent year-on-year in April, mainly due to a sharp rise in tomato prices and higher cooking fuel costs, according to the latest Roti Rice Rate report released by Crisil Intelligence.

The report noted that tomato prices jumped 38 per cent compared to the same period last year following lower production caused by a reduction in acreage across southern states.

At the same time, prices of vegetable oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders rose 7 per cent each amid global supply-related pressures.

"The cost of both home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis rose 2 per cent on-year in April as tomato, vegetable oil and LPG cylinders became expensive," said Pushan Sharma, Crisil Intelligence.

Crisil warned that tomato prices could remain elevated in the coming months and may rise further during July and August.

The report attributed the expected pressure to lower summer sowing, weak price sentiment among farmers and the possibility of heatwaves affecting key tomato-growing regions in northern India.

The report also highlighted concerns over onion and potato prices. Onion prices are expected to remain high due to an estimated 4-6 per cent decline in rabi crop production this year.

Potato prices may also move upward as harvesting season concludes and stored supplies from cold storages start entering the market.

According to the report, vegetable oil prices are likely to stay firm in the near term because of continued geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, which has impacted global supply conditions.

However, the report offered some relief on pulses prices. Crisil said pulses are expected to remain soft due to adequate supply and subdued demand.

It added that favourable import parity, release of government buffer stocks and steady domestic arrivals are likely to keep markets well supplied despite lower domestic production levels.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, I've stopped buying tomatoes from the market. Rs 60-70 per kg? Too much! Now I'm using more lentils and green veggies. At least Crisil says pulses prices are stable, so that's some relief. But how long can we adjust?
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Vikram M
2% increase doesn't sound much, but for families on tight budgets, every rupee matters. And LPG price hike is just adding to the burden. The government should at least reduce GST on cooking oil and LPG.
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Aditi M
I appreciate the detail in Crisil's report, but knowing that tomato prices will stay high till August is just depressing. Kaun si sabzi khaayein ab? 🥲 And please don't get me started on onion and potato prices!
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James A
As someone who moved to India for work, I'm shocked how much staple food costs have risen. Back in the US, we have more subsidies on basics. Here, even roti, sabzi, aur dal seem like luxury items now. Hope the monsoon is good this year.
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Nisha Z
Main toh ab ghar pe paneer bhi avoid kar rahi hoon. Non-veg thali cost increase? I can imagine! Chicken and fish prices already high. Phir tomato and LPG ka load. Kya karein, adjust karna padta hai. 😞

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