In May, the prices of potatoes, onions, and tomatoes led to a rise in the cost of home-cooked meals for the second consecutive month, according to a Crisil report. The price of a vegetarian thali increased by 8% from the previous year to ₹27.80, with a 1% sequential increase. Factors such as lower onion and potato arrivals, along with crop damage in West Bengal, contributed to the price rise. Onion prices increased by 43%, potatoes by 41%, and tomatoes by 39%.
