Onion, tomato prices rise, veg thali 5% costlier in June:Non-veg thali prices also increase

The average price of a home-cooked veg thali across the country has increased by 5% to ₹28.4. Last year in July-2025, the price of a veg thali was ₹28.1. Rating agency CRISIL stated in its monthly report that in June-2026, the thali price increased due to tomatoes, onions, cooking oil, and cooking gas cylinders becoming expensive. The impact of the decline in potato prices due to inflation has also ended. According to the agency’s Rice Roti Rate (RRR) report, the price of non-veg thali also became 6% more expensive in June due to reduced chicken supply. Meanwhile, due to adverse weather conditions, the prices of pulses may also increase in the coming days. Thali prices increased in June compared to May as well If we look at it on a month-on-month basis (June 2026 compared to May 2026), veg thali became 4% more expensive and non-veg thali 3% more expensive. During this period, on a monthly basis, tomato prices increased by 17%, potato by 5%, and onion prices by 8%, which pushed up the thali cost. Meanwhile, amid low supply, broiler prices are also estimated to have increased by 2% on a month-on-month basis. LPG and Cooking Oil 10% Costlier Due to Middle East Crisis According to Pushan Sharma, Director at CRISIL Intelligence, the ongoing conflict between America and Iran in the Middle East has affected the supply chain at the global level. This has led to a 10-10% increase in the prices of cooking oil and LPG cylinders on an annual basis. Due to this, the prices of both thalis (meal plates) remain at elevated levels. Tomato 31% costlier, became ₹42 per kg, potato 14% cheaper The tomato which was ₹32 per kg in June 2025, has become 31% costlier reaching ₹42 per kg in June 2026. The reason for tomato becoming expensive is the delay in sowing of summer crops and less plantation due to high temperatures in February-March. On the other hand, onion prices have also increased by 2% on an annual basis due to higher-priced rabi stock coming to the market. However, with the arrival of new rabi crop, potato prices have declined by 14%, which helped in reducing the cost of the thali. Broiler supply decreased due to heat, non-veg thali 7% costlier The biggest reason for the increase in non-veg thali prices is the 7% year-on-year rise in broiler (chicken) prices. Broiler accounts for approximately 50% of the total cost of a non-veg thali.
Due to intense heat in June, bird mortality rates increased, their weight decreased, and poultry farms showed less interest in keeping new chicks. This significantly reduced the supply of broilers in the market and prices increased. Pulses will remain expensive due to crop damage Pushpan Sharma stated that the old stock (opening stock) of urad and moong is already low. Along with this, pulse production has suffered damage due to adverse weather conditions in Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, which raises concerns that pulse prices will continue to remain high in the future. Similarly, due to continuous lack of rainfall in major producing states, delayed sowing and moisture stress may reduce the yield of kharif onions and tomatoes. Onion and Tomato Prices Likely to Remain High Due to low rabi supply and delayed kharif arrivals, onion prices are expected to remain strong in the medium term. Along with this, tomato prices may also remain high during July and August due to delayed kharif sowing and seasonally low supply. Relief May Come in September with Increased Kharif Arrivals According to the report, tomato prices will remain quite sensitive during July, as any disruption in logistics or crop damage due to monsoon in major producing areas may further reduce supply, keeping prices elevated. However, from September onwards, prices are expected to decline with better kharif arrivals from the southern and western regions. This improvement will depend on how the monsoon rainfall distribution is, what the crop health is like, and whether the supply reaches the market without any interruptions.