According to a Crisil report, the cost of a home-cooked veg thali remained stable in March 2026, while non-veg thalis fell 1 per cent due to a drop in broiler prices. Rising costs for tomatoes (up 33 per cent) and LPG (up 14 per cent) were offset by cheaper onions, potatoes, and pulses. Global conflicts continue to keep edible oil prices high due to supply disruptions.