The cost of a home-cooked vegetarian meal, or thali, climbed 7% year-on-year in November, driven by a sharp rise in vegetable prices, rating agency Crisil Ltd said on Thursday. Key kitchen staples ...

These monthly changes reflect the broader impact on household expenditures. The data highlights the driving factors behind the changes in thali costs, including prices of cereals, pulses ...

Rising thali costs continue to illustrate the direct impact of food inflation on household spending, with the average cost of preparing a meal serving as a critical barometer of consumer distress.