RRR: Roti Rice Rate

In May, the cost of a home-cooked vegetarian (veg) and non-vegetarian (non-veg) thali rose 5% and 7% on-year, respectively

• High prices of tomato, vegetable oil and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) kept the thali cost elevated, despite a decline in the prices of onions, potatoes and pulses
  • Tomato prices rose 57% to Rs 36 per kg from Rs 23 per kg in May 2025, owing to a 3-4% decline in rabi production in the southern states, along with lower summer crop acreage and impacted yield under high temperature conditions − Vegetable oil and LPG cylinder prices rose 8% and 7% on-year, respectively, owing to the ongoing global supply disruption
  • However, the rise in costs was capped by onion prices falling 6% on-year following fresh rabi arrivals. Potato prices fell 14% on-year on account of a 2-3% rise in rabi production, coupled with the liquidation of cold storage supplies
  • The prices of pulses declined 2% on-year owing to duty-free imports of tur allowed until March 2027, which is expected to offset domestic production shortfall