Diwali Costs Rise as Milk, Dry Fruit and Ghee Get Dearer
Dairy products, almonds and pistachios cost more this year, so homemade sweets, packaged mithai and corporate gift hampers are dearer. Shortages and rising food inflation are adding strain to festive budgets. Families and businesses buying gifts are likely to feel the pinch.
Context
Context: Diwali is one of India's biggest spending seasons, and food inflation is the rise in prices of everyday food items that the RBI tracks when setting interest rates.
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