The report states that the cost of a non-veg thali fell due to an estimated 7 per cent on-year decline in broiler prices
The cost of a non-vegetarian fell 3 per cent on-year in February, while that of a vegetarian thali remained stable, as lower prices of potatoes, onions and pulses offset higher prices of tomatoes. The cost of a non-veg thali fell due to an estimated 7 per cent on-year decline in broiler prices, which account for around 50 per cent of the cost, on a high base.
The Roti, Rice, Rate (RRR) report by Crisil Intelligence revealed that tomato prices rose 43 per cent on-year to Rs 33 per kg in February 2026 (from Rs 23 a kg in February 2025) as mandi arrivals between November 2025 and January 2026 fell 32 per cent on-year due to delayed transplantation affecting crop yield and tightening supplies.
Onion prices fell 24 per cent on-year due to an influx of late kharif onions, while limited shelf life forced immediate market disposal amid subdued exports. Potato prices fell 13 per cent on-year as the crop has entered peak harvest phase, coinciding with continued liquidation of cold storage stock from the previous rabi season.
The report pointed out that pulse prices declined 9 per cent on-year on account of higher opening stocks in the current fiscal. Tur inventories for the July-June marketing year are estimated to be 20 per cent higher, while Bengal gram stocks for the January-December marketing year are around 10 per cent higher this season, exerting downward pressure on prices.
Vegetable oil prices rose 4 per cent on-year due to tighter supply of soybean oil in the global market, leading to higher domestic oil prices. However, a 6 per cent on-year increase in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas cylinders limited the decline in the overall cost of thalis.
