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The price of a vegetarian thali in India has fallen by 8% to Rs 31.2 in August (on an annual basis). Last year in August 2023, the price of a veg thali was Rs 34. Crisil gave this information in its monthly indicator of food plate cost released on Friday (September 6).
Crisil said in its report that the price of vegetarian thali saw a decline of 4% in August as compared to the previous month of July. In July, the price of veg thali was Rs 32.6.
Non-veg thali is 12% cheaper on annual basis At the same time, the price of non-veg thali has fallen by 12% year-on-year to Rs 59.3 in August. Last year in August 2023, the price of non-veg thali was Rs 67.5.
On a monthly basis, the price of a non-veg thali has decreased by 3% in August as compared to July. The price of a non-veg thali in July was Rs 61.4.
LPG cylinder, tomato and chilli-cumin prices reduced According to the Crisil report, this reduction in the cost of Veg Thali has been seen due to the fall in the prices of tomatoes (51%), LPG cylinders (27%), vegetable oil (6%), chillies (30%) and cumin (58%) on an annual basis. The prices of tomatoes (23%) have declined on a monthly basis.
Due to the fall in the price of chicken, the price of non-veg thali has decreased This fall in the price of non-veg thali is due to the 13% reduction in the price of broilers i.e. chicken on an annual basis. Broilers account for 50% of the cost of a non-veg thali.
This is how the average cost of a thali is calculated
- Crisil has calculated the average cost of preparing a thali at home based on the current food prices in North, South, East and West India. Monthly changes affect the expenses of the common man.
- Crisil data also reveals the ingredients that drive the price of a thali, including cereals, pulses, broilers (chicken), vegetables, spices, edible oil and cooking gas.
- Veg thali includes roti, vegetables (onion, tomato and potato), rice, dal, curd and salad. Whereas for non-veg thali, chicken has been included instead of dal.