Festive Price Rise Hits Tamil Nadu Households as Pulses, Jaggery Get Costlier
Key Highlights Rising prices: Rice, pulses, jaggery and chickpeas have become costlier across Tamil Nadu. Pulses: Some varieties are up by as much as ₹30 a kg. Chickpeas: Used for Ayudha Puja sundal, reportedly up to ₹50 a kg. Reasons cited: Lower supplies, changing weather and strong seasonal demand. Political heat: Critics urge the government … Read more