#food-price-inflation
Milma Approves ₹4 Per Litre Milk Price Hike In Kerala From May 20
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has approved a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, a move that is expected to come into effect from May 20, 2026. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting of the cooperative’s governing body on April 30, 2026, amid growi
Milma Approves ₹4 Per Litre Milk Price Hike In Kerala From May 20
The Kerala Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Milma) has approved a ₹4 per litre increase in milk prices across Kerala, a move that is expected to come into effect from May 20, 2026. The decision was taken during a high-level meeting of the cooperative’s governing body on April 30, 2026, amid growi
Snack Prices Rise as Palm Oil and Potato Costs Soar
Snack prices are feeling the impact of rising palm oil and potato costs, pushing many packaged food products to become more expensive. While domestic supply issues have caused potato prices to spike, global disruptions and increased import duties have made palm oil—a key ingredient in many snacks—costlier. As of recent reports, palm oil prices have hit their highest in over two years, with an all-India average price of Rs 130.5 per kg. Snack manufacturers, including Bika
Snack Prices Rise as Palm Oil and Potato Costs Soar
Snack prices are feeling the impact of rising palm oil and potato costs, pushing many packaged food products to become more expensive. While domestic supply issues have caused potato prices to spike, global disruptions and increased import duties have made palm oil—a key ingredient in many snacks—costlier. As of recent reports, palm oil prices have hit their highest in over two years, with an all-India average price of Rs 130.5 per kg. Snack manufacturers, including Bika
India's Inflation Drops to 5.48% in November Amid Rising Food Prices
India's inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), moderated to 5.48% in November, down from 6.21% in October, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This easing, however, is still above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) target of 4%, with food prices continuing to drive inflationary pressure. The food inflation rate surged by 9.04%, continuing its trend of high costs. Economists had forecast a median inflation estimate of 5.5% fo
India's Inflation Drops to 5.48% in November Amid Rising Food Prices
India's inflation rate, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), moderated to 5.48% in November, down from 6.21% in October, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This easing, however, is still above the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) target of 4%, with food prices continuing to drive inflationary pressure. The food inflation rate surged by 9.04%, continuing its trend of high costs. Economists had forecast a median inflation estimate of 5.5% fo









