Rising Food Inflation Strains Indian Households as Thali Costs Hit Multi-Month Highs
In May 2024, Indian households faced a significant surge in the cost of preparing a standard home-cooked meal, with the price of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis climbing to their highest levels in three months. According to data tracking the affordability of essential meals, the cost of a non-vegetarian thali reached ₹56.5—a peak not seen…