Some cheer! Home-cooked thali costs dip 4% in April as vegetable prices ease

Home cooks saw some relief in April as thali preparation costs decreased compared to last year, driven by lower vegetable prices. While vegetarian thalis benefited from cheaper tomatoes, potatoes, and onions, non-vegetarian options were aided by a drop in broiler chicken prices. However, consumers still faced higher costs for cooking oil and LPG.