A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation risk
- Posted on September 15, 2026
- By Business News Today
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Generating AI summary…
A dozen ingredients show India's mounting food inflation risk
Indias everyday thali is getting costlier as weak monsoon rains, the Iran and Ukraine wars and rising demand for crops used in biofuels push up food prices. Onions are nearly 50% more expensive than a year ago and ginger has surged over 70%, adding pressure on households just as the festive season begins.