March 10, 2025 1:14 PM

Cost of home-cooked meals declines by 5% in February: report

The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals at home declined by 5% in February compared to January, according to a report released by Crisil on Monday. The report attributes the decline in the vegetarian thali cost to lower vegetable prices, particularly onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. For the non-vegetarian thali, the decrease was primarily driven by lower broiler (chicken) prices. With the arrival of fresh rabi crops, vegetable prices are expected to remain subdued, offeri...