New Delhi, July 8 -- The cost of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis, or meals, declined year-on-year in June, offering some respite to households. According to the Crisil Roti Rice Rate (RRR), the average cost of a home-cooked vegetarian meal dropped by 8%, while the non-vegetarian meal cost declined by around 6%, primarily due to easing vegetable and broiler prices.

The RRR calculates the cost of preparing a thali based on prevailing input prices across north, south, east, and west India. The monthly movement in prices reflects its impact on household expenditure. Ingredients tracked include cereals, pulses, broilers, vegetables, spices, edible oil, and cooking gas.

"The cost of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis declined...