Relief for households: Cost of veg thali drops 10%, non veg thali 6% as food inflation cools in Sept

After months of high grocery bills, families may finally see some comfort. A new report from Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics shows that the average vegetarian Tharal cost decreased by 10 % on an annual basis in September 2025, while the non -vegetarian Tharal cost decreased by about 6 %. The fall, driven by relieving vegetable and pulse prices, reflects the broader trend of adjusting food inflation throughout India.

According to CRISIL data, the average cost of vegetarian Thaali reached 26.30 rupees in September, compared to 29.10 rupees in the previous year. The non -vegetarian Tharal cost fell to 52.60 rupees from 56 rupees in the same period. The cost of Thaali, calculated using the average prices of ingredients in the north, south, east and west of India, provides an indication of the trends of home food expenses.

The Chris report said: “The decrease in the cost of the vegetarian revolution was a sharp decrease in the prices of vegetables and legumes,” said the Chris report.

Vegetable prices decreased

Vegetable prices – the main verse of the cost cost – recorded the most sharp correction. Onion prices decreased by 46 % on an annual basis, driven by abundant expatriates from Rabby and increased local availability. The report indicated that the slowdown in onion exports to Bangladesh, which represents about 40 % of onion shipments in India, also helped calm prices.

Likewise, potato prices decreased by 31 %, as cold storage units fired ancient shares in large quantities, while tomato prices decreased by 8 % due to the rise in expatriates in the market. On a monthly basis, tomato prices fell by 21 % in September, and decreased to 42 rupees per kilogram of 53 rupees, thanks to the increasing supplies from the western and southern states.

Cheaper pulses

The pulses prices decreased by 16 % on an annual basis, with the help of government measures that allow the import of pingling, yellow peas, and black grams until March 2026. These imports have improved local supply and reduced prices.

However, the decrease in total nutritional costs was partially compensated by an increase of 21 % in vegetable oil prices and a 6 % increase in LPG cylinders, both of which are driven by festive demand.

Pushan Sharma, director of Crisil Market Intelligence, warned that the current low price direction may not last.

“The prices of onions may witness a moderate increase in the medium term, as excess rainfall in August and September in the main states such as the state of Karnataka and Maharashtra has been delayed autumn transplantation and raised fears related to the return,” Sharma said.

He added that the prices of tomatoes may also rise during the holiday season due to rainfall disorders in the growing growing belts.

Only the vegetables see a more moderate effect

While the low prices of vegetables and pulse support the low non -vegetarian Thaali costs, the fall was almost 6 % mute because the prices of bright chicken, which constitute about half the cost of Tharal, decreased by 1 % on an annual basis.

On a monthly basis, the vegetarian Thaali became 3 % cheaper in September, but the non -vegetarian Tharal cost increased by 3 % compared to August due to a 10 % jump in the prices of broiler, which caused supply and low production restrictions.

A break with risks

With inflation to facilitate its lowest levels at several months, the decrease in the costs of Thaali indicates early signs of rest to Indian families after months of price pressure. However, experts warn that weather disorders, festivals demand, and global commodity trends may affect prices in the coming months.

Currently, though, the data indicates a small but useful delay – a lighter bill for the ordinary Indian cuisine.