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Veg and Non-Veg Thali Costs Drop 13% as Vegetable Prices Ease

Good news for home cooks! The cost of making both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis at home dropped significantly last November. This 13% yearly decrease is largely thanks to much cheaper vegetables like tomatoes, potatoes, and onions. Even the price of chicken, a major part of the non-veg thali, saw a welcome dip. However, on a month-to-month basis, the cost of a veg thali actually inched up a little.

Key Points: Veg, Non-Veg Thali Costs Fall 13% in November: Crisil

  • Yearly cost of home-cooked veg and non-veg thalis fell 13% each in November
  • Sharp drop led by falling prices of tomatoes, potatoes, and onions
  • Broiler prices fell 12%, reducing non-veg thali costs significantly
  • Monthly costs showed mixed trends with a slight rise for veg thalis
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Costs of veg, non-veg thalis dip 13% in Nov amid easing vegetable prices: Crisil

Crisil reports a 13% yearly drop in home-cooked veg and non-veg thali costs in November, driven by falling vegetable and pulse prices.

"The decline in the cost of a vegetarian thali was led by a sharp fall in the prices of vegetables and pulses. - Crisil Report"

New Delhi, December 8

Riding on the decline in prices of vegetables and pulses, the cost of preparing home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis fell 13% each on a year-on-year basis in November, according to Crisil's monthly indicator of food plate cost.

The decline in the cost of a vegetarian thali was led by a sharp fall in the prices of vegetables and pulses while the cost of a non-vegetarian thali fell due to a 12% on-year drop in broiler prices, which account for ~50% of the cost.

Lower prices of vegetables and pulses also contributed to the decline of non-vegetarian thali prices.

Notably, the prices of tomato declined 17% on-year on the back of higher supplies, while potato prices fell 29% on-year on a high base.

Further, the onion prices declined 53% on-year due to the availability of higher stock from the previous rabi season, coupled with subdued exports.

Prices of pulses declined 17% because of increased stocks in the current fiscal led by high imports of Bengal gram, imports rose by 9 times on-year in fiscal 2025, yellow pea (85% rise) and black gram (31% rise), which are allowed until March 2026, putting downward pressure on prices, Crisil said in its report.

However, on monthly basis, the cost of a vegetarian thali rose 2%, while that of a non-vegetarian thali dipped 1% in November.

Potato and tomato prices rose 5% and 14%, respectively, leading to a rise in the overall cost of thalis, while the prices of other major commodities remained largely stable.

The cost of a non-vegetarian thali declined on account of an estimated 5% on-month fall in broiler prices amid oversupply in the market.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see data backing up what we're feeling at the market. But the monthly rise of 2% in veg thali cost is worrying. Tomato up 14% in just a month? Feels like the relief might be temporary.
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Aman W
As a non-veg eater, the drop in broiler prices is very welcome. Chicken had become a luxury for many middle-class families. Hopefully, the oversupply situation means stable prices for a while.
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Sarah B
Interesting analysis. The high imports of pulses putting downward pressure is a double-edged sword. Good for consumers now, but we must ensure our own farmers are not suffering due to cheap imports in the long run.
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Vikram M
The report says cost "dipped" but my local sabziwala hasn't reduced prices proportionately. There's often a big gap between wholesale price fall and what we pay. Need better pass-through to consumers.
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Nisha Z
Onion prices down 53%! That's massive. Last year we were crying (literally) over onion prices. This is a perfect example of how agriculture and imports need balanced policies. Jai Kisan!

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