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Food Government National News

Goyal Assures Stable Food Prices, Highlights Govt’s Track Record

The Union Minister, Piyush Goyal, has affirmed the government’s commitment to preventing price spikes in essential food items, such as onions, tomatoes, and pulses, especially during elections. Goyal, who heads the Food and Consumer Affairs Ministry, emphasised the Modi government’s successful track record in swiftly controlling rates after temporary increases. In an interview with PTI, […]

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Fashion & Lifestyle News

Rising Income Outpaces Essentials Inflation, Drives Lifestyle Spending In India

Lifestyle inflation, in which customers shift to higher-end items, has outpaced price increases in necessities every year since FY18. While lifestyle inflation is a reflection of demand that is often controlled by policy rates, price increases in critical goods are a supply-driven phenomena that requires focused government intervention. According to a research by the Bank […]

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Companies Food News

Chana Dal, Onions At Affordable Prices In Delhi NCR Through NCCF-ONDC Collaboration

The National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation (NCCF) has joined forces with the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) to make chana dal and onions more affordable for consumers in the Delhi NCR region, as per a media release. Chana Dal, a crucial dietary component for many households, is being offered in 2 KG lots at Rs […]

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