Food prices in August: Veg thali costs drop by 8%, non-veg thali price decline by 13% 

Food prices in August: Veg thali costs drop by 8%, non-veg thali price decline by 13% 

The cost of homecooked vegetarian thali showed a significant decline in the month August after prices for key ingredients, such as tomatoes, vegetable oil, and spices, reduced as compared to previous months this year. According to Crisil’s Roti Rice Rate index, the price of vegetarian (veg) thalis dropped by 8 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y), while … Read more

Thematic funds, multicap, flexicap can be top focus for August: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Thematic funds, multicap, flexicap can be top focus for August: Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund

Equity mutual funds, which are investment vehicles that combine funds from numerous investors for investing in stocks, demonstrated strong performance in July. During this time frame, these funds generated returns of around 11%, showcasing their potential for attractive financial gains. As of July, the market offered a varied selection of 615 equity and equity-oriented mutual … Read more

Spike in tomato prices temporary phenomenon; prices will cool down soon: Govt official

Spike in tomato prices temporary phenomenon; prices will cool down soon: Govt official

The spurt in prices of tomato is a temporary seasonal phenomenon and rates will cool down soon, a top government official said as retail prices of the kitchen staple shot up to Rs 100 per kg in major cities. “It is a highly perishable commodity. Transportation gets affected in areas that received sudden rains. It … Read more