Meals

Thali cost dips in October as falling food prices ease inflation

Prices of vegetables, onions, potatoes, and broilers fell in October, bringing down the average cost of a home-cooked thali and extending deflation in essential commodities

Think skipping meals is good for your health? Here's what you should know

Skipping meals can increase stress, disrupt hormones, and worsen metabolism. Intermittent fasting offers a smarter, mindful and beneficial approach to eating patterns

No biryani for stray dogs in Bengaluru, only chicken rice, says BBMP

To reduce aggression and control the stray dog population, Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike will feed chicken rice to support sterilisation efforts across Bengaluru

Thali prices drop in June 2025, driven by lower vegetable and broiler costs

The cost of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis decreased year-on-year in June, driven by lower vegetable prices, but some input costs, like oil and LPG, saw an increase

Cost of veg and non-veg thali drops in June as vegetable prices ease

Despite the yearly decline, the cost of both vegetarian and non-veg thalis rose on a monthly basis in June, due to a rise in tomato prices, according to Crisil's Roti Rice Rate report

Swiggy unveils '99 Store' for budget-friendly meals in 175 cities

The new 99 Store offers single meals at ₹99 with optional free Eco Saver delivery and aims to cater to Gen Z consumers seeking low-cost, everyday food options

Prices of veg, non-veg thali decline nearly 5% in February: Crisil

The report noted that the cost of a non-vegetarian thali was up by 6 per cent year-on-year, driven by an estimated 15 per cent year-on-year rise in broiler prices

Homemade meals get dearer in Jan, non-veg thali pinches more: Crisil report

The cost of a homemade meal rose in January year-on-year due to a hike in the prices of potatoes, pulses and chicken, a report said on Thursday. A jump in the chicken prices led to a more pronounced jump in the non-vegetarian thali, the monthly roti, rice rate report by a unit of ratings agency Crisil said. The cost of a vegetarian meal increased to Rs 28.7 per plate from Rs 28 per plate in the year-ago period, on a 35 per cent growth in potato, 7 per cent in pulses and 17 per cent in vegetable oils, it said, adding that an 11 per cent drop in fuel costs helped temper the impact. When compared with the preceding month, the cost of a veg thali cooled from Rs 31.6 per plate on a 34 per cent fall in tomato prices, 16 per cent decline in potato and 21 per cent in onion prices, it said. In the case of non-veg thali, the cost of preparing a plate went up to Rs 60.6 each from Rs 52 a year ago on a 33 per cent jump in broiler, which accounts for 50 per cent weight in the overall price, it

Indonesia dishes out first free meals in programme targeting 83 mn people

Despite being centrepiece of an election campaign that catapulted Prabowo to power last year, scheme was rolled out with little fanfare, with no official launch and just 190 kitchens involved

India's hunger paradox: Few miss meals, but food insecurity persists

Survey reveals low hunger intensity, yet millions face undernourishment and poor food quality

Higher prices of tomato, potato make home cooked meals dearer in Nov

Home cooked meals became dearer in November compared to the year-ago period due to higher prices of tomato and potato, according to a report on Thursday. A vegetarian thali's price increased 7 per cent on year to Rs 32.7, primarily on a 35 per cent jump in tomato prices to Rs 53 per kg and 50 per cent increase in potato at Rs 37 per kg, rating agency Crisil's monthly 'Roti Rice Rate' report said. Additionally, prices of pulses rose 10 per cent, it said, adding that they will decline with fresh arrivals in December, while import duty hike led to a 13 per cent increase in vegetable oil prices. An 11 per cent decrease in fuel cost due to an LPG price cut that helped ease the pressure on the thali cost. A non-vegetarian thali cost inched up 2 per cent to Rs 61.5 in November due to a 3 per cent increase in the cost of broilers, which have a 50 per cent weightage in computation. Compared with October, a 17 per cent decline in tomato prices helped in a 2 per cent reduction in the cost of

Rajasthan: Villages to receive meals at Rs 8 under the Indira Rasoi scheme

Under the scheme 1,000 kitchens will be opened across Rajasthan, facilitating more than 10,000 employment opportunities for women

Rajasthan govt to incur Rs 700 crore in FY24 for wholesome meal plan

The scheme was started by the Ashok Gehlot government on August 20, 2020, with 358 kitchens in 213 urban local bodies

Foodtech start-up Pluckk acquires DIY meal kit company KOOK

Pluckk says acquisition strategic move to tap growth potential of meal kit market

Soaring variety in in-flight meals is giving a lift to ready-to-eat brands

Poha to biryani, instant food firms have a full plate as airlines focus on in-flight experience

Zomato unveils new 'Everyday' offering for affordable home-cooked meals

The new offering will provide meals starting at Rs 89 and is currently available in select areas of Gurugram only

Travelling on a premium train? This is what you will need to pay for meals

In a notification on July 15, the Indian Railway Board issued the price chart of various meals that will be offered to the passengers travelling by the premium trains

With melas and pilgrimages back, brands roll out new experiences

Rather than simply putting up hoardings and banners or setting up stalls, companies are going for innovative ways to strike a chord with their target audience in small towns and villages

TajSATS sees business recovery as govt lifts curbs on in-flight service

The company is also expanding its non-aviation portfolio and is using automation and data analytics to drive cost efficiencies, says CEO

Currybox: Ready to Eat Healthy Homestyle Indian Meals

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