Thali becomes cheaper in Nov on lower pulses & veggie prices: Crisil

New Delhi: The average cost of home-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali declined by 13% each year-on-year in November driven by lower vegetables and pulses prices, Crisil said in a report on Monday. A 12% on-year drop in broiler prices, which account for around half the cost of non-veg thali, also contributed to the decline.

Tomato prices eased by 17% year-on-year in November, while potato and onion prices fell by 29% and 53%, respectively. "Tomato prices eased due to increased arrivals in the market while potato prices were lower because of a high base," said Pushan Sharma, director, Crisil Intelligence.

"Onion prices fell sharply, supported by high rabi stock from the previous season and muted exports," he added. Pulses became 17% cheaper as stocks rose this year, due to higher imports of Bengal gram, yellow pea and black gram in FY25.


According to Crisil, prices are expected to rise over the medium term.

Sharma said onion prices may firm up due to kharif harvesting and lower yields, while potato prices could ease further as cold-storage stocks are released into the market.