Food inflation Archives

Retail inflation also increased along with potato-onion prices: remained higher than RBI’s estimate for the third consecutive month, reached 4.82% in August

30 minutes ago copy link Retail inflation has also increased in August due to increase in prices of many vegetables including potatoes and onions. This is the eighth consecutive month when retail inflation has increased. Retail inflation increased to 4.82% in August. In July it was 4.45%. The government has released retail inflation figures on…

Retail inflation increased to 4.82% in August: It was 4.45% in July, prices of food items increased

DainikNews Live Admin4 weeks ago02 mins

Retail inflation increased to 4.82% in August. In July it was 4.45%. The main reason for increase in inflation was the increase in prices of food items. The government has released the retail inflation (CPI) figures today, September 14. According to this, food inflation in August was 5.95%. In July it was 5.52%. The Reserve…

Food items most expensive worldwide after 2022: Sugar prices increased by 11.9% and grain prices by 2.2% in August, situation worsened due to war and bad weather.

DainikNews Live Admin1 month ago04 mins

The prices of food items across the world have increased to the highest level of 2022 in August. Last month, sugar prices increased by 11.9% and grain prices increased by 2.2%. According to the United Nations organization FAO, there is a fear of reduced supply of grains in the market due to severe heat-drought in…

Government said – Sugar did not become expensive because of ethanol: Price increased by ₹ 7.52 in a month, it is being sold at ₹ 55.70 per kg across the country.

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago01 mins

The government has rejected the claims that due to making ethanol from sugar, its prices have increased in the market. The government says that prices have increased due to low production, festive season demand and hoarding, to stop which steps like stock limit and duty free import have been taken. Source link [ad_3]

Prices of onion and tomato increased, veg thali became costlier by 5% in June: Prices of non-veg thali also increased, prices of pulses will increase due to weather.

DainikNews Live Admin3 months ago02 mins

The average price of home-made veg thali has increased by 5% across the country. Rating agency Crisil said in its Rice Roti Rate (RRR) that in June 2026, the price of thali has increased due to the cost of tomato, onion, edible oil and LPG cylinder. This also eliminated the impact of the fall in…

Diesel expensive – 19 lakh out of 95 lakh trucks closed: freight increased by 15%, food items will be expensive

DainikNews Live Admin5 months ago05 mins

New Delhi6 minutes ago copy link The shortage of diesel and rising prices in the country is causing a double blow to the transport sector. Due to rising expenses, transporters have started parking trucks. The situation is that out of total 95 lakh trucks in India, about 20% i.e. 19 lakh trucks have gone off…

From Tomatoes And Cauliflower To Biscuits And Cooking Oil, Why Your Food Bill May Rise Soon

DainikNews Live Admin5 months ago08 mins

India’s retail inflation saw an uptick in April 2026, with food prices playing a key role in driving the increase. While some staple vegetables such as potatoes and onions recorded a decline in prices, other essential items – including tomatoes and coconut-based products – pushed food inflation higher. The ripple effect is already being felt…

Wholesale inflation highest in 12 months: It reached 2.13% in February, food items and daily essential items became expensive.

DainikNews Live Admin7 months ago04 mins

Wholesale inflation (WPI) has increased to 2.13% in February. This is a 12-month high level of inflation. It reached 2.38% in February 2025. Earlier in January 2026, wholesale inflation was at 1.81%. Whereas in December, wholesale inflation was at 0.83%. The Commerce Ministry has released wholesale inflation figures today i.e. on March 16. Experts believe…

Retail Inflation Stands At 1.33% In December, Remains Below RBIs Medium-Term Target

DainikNews Live Admin9 months ago02 mins

New Delhi: The year-on-year inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for December 2025 stood at 1.33% (provisional) compared to December 2024. This was mainly attributed to higher inflation in personal care and effects, vegetables, meat and fish, eggs, spices, and pulses and products, according to data released by the Ministry of Statistics &…

Food Inflation For Farm And Rural Labourers Stays In Negative Zone During August

DainikNews Live Admin1 year ago03 mins

New Delhi: The year-on-year inflation rates based on the all-India consumer price index for agricultural labourers (CPI-AL) and rural labourers (CPI-RL) for August this year were estimated at 1.07 per cent and 1.26 per cent, respectively, figures released by the Ministry of Labour & Employment on Thursday showed. The food inflation for agricultural and rural…