When it rains, it soars! Kitchen budgets on fire

Indian households are grappling with rising food prices, fueled by heavy monsoon rains, reduced crop production, and a weaker rupee. Key staples like edible oils, rice, and vegetables have seen significant price jumps, impacting kitchen budgets. Wheat flour and sugar prices have also increased, with the depreciating rupee further inflating the cost of imported edible oils.