Page 3 - Food Prices

Statsguru: Rising food prices in India spoil the taste of platter

In June, food inflation was at its highest rate since December at 9.36 per cent, while the headline inflation was at 5.08 per cent

RBI may hold repo rates amid high food prices: Business Standard poll

Most respondents expect rate cuts from Dec; change in stance unlikely

Centre extends sale of 'Bharat atta' and 'Bharat rice' at revised rates

The retail price for 'Bharat atta' and 'Bharat rice' has been revised for new stocks

Lower food prices, train fares, tax ease: Common man's plea to Budget 2024

'Roti, kapda aur makaan' (food, clothing, and shelter) are the needs of the common man, citizens speak on Union Budget 2024-25 expectations

'Every silver lining has a cloud': RBI as veg price rise halts disinflation

Move towards 4% target should provide signal for monetary policy to respond

Spike in food prices pushes WPI inflation to 16-month high in June

The inflation in food prices stood at 10.87 per cent during the month, the data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday showed

Costlier veggies make vegetarian thali dearer by 10% in June: CRISIL

The overall hike in vegetarian thali prices was attributed to a 30 per cent increase in prices of tomato, 59 per cent in potato and 46 per cent in onion

Above normal monsoon in 2024 can ease pressure on food prices, says RBI

The report said that in the current economic landscape, several positive factors are contributing to a promising outlook

India's wholesale inflation accelerates to 15-month high of 2.61% in May

The inflation in food prices stood at 9.82 per cent during the month, while in May 2023, the wholesale inflation had stood at -3.61 per cent

On table: Eye on prices of 16 more food items to protect 'garib ki thali'

Interim Budget-FY25 proposed to spend over Rs 43 crore for strengthening price monitoring cells at Centre and states

Rising India food costs likely snapped inflation downturn in May: Report

The Reuters poll of 50 economists conducted June 5-10 predicted consumer price inflation (CPI) is expected to have picked up to 4.89 per cent last month from April's 4.83 per cent.

Rational policy pause

Food prices tend to obstruct the disinflation process

Centre planning to procure 1 million tonne of chana dal at market price

Due to insufficient rainfall and an extended dry period last year, chana prices shot up in anticipation of lower production this year

Spike in food & fuel prices push WPI inflation to 13-month high in April

Data released by govt on Tuesday showed that uptick in factory gate inflation during April was driven primarily by the spike in the prices of food articles and fuel, among other things

A veg thali cost 8% more in April this year than a year ago: CRISIL

Non-veg thali becomes cheaper; pricier onion, tomato and potato push up price of veg thali

World food prices up in April for second consecutive month, says UN agency

Dairy prices edged down, ending a run of six consecutive monthly gains

One kg flour for Rs 800, roti for Rs 25: How bad is inflation in Pakistan?

Inflation in Pakistan is increasing sharply, making it difficult for people to buy basic necessities for their families' meals

Anchoring expectations

Food prices are disrupting the disinflation process

Above-normal monsoon likely to ease food prices: Finance ministry

FinMin report says rupee expected to remain within comfortable range

Climate crisis cooks up costly meals: Why your 'thaali' could be on fire

As the climate blows cold and hot, it puts wheat, milk, coffee, and even Hilsa in peril