New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- The cost of home-cooked vegetarian (veg) and non-vegetarian (nonveg) thalis declined 1 per cent and 7 per cent year-on-year, respectively, amid benign commodity prices in January, according to the 'Roti Rice Rate' report of Crisil Intelligence.

The decline in the cost of a veg thali was driven by a sharp fall in the prices of onion, potato, and pulses, while elevated tomato prices limited the decline.

According to the report, about 39 per cent lower crop arrivals in January led to a 50 per cent rise in tomato prices on a low base of last year to Rs 46/kg in January 2026 from Rs 31/kg in January 2025.

Onion prices fell 27 per cent year-on-year due to higher stock levels and subdued exports. Potato prices fell 23 pe...