As tomato prices have increased, vegetarian food has become scarce.

Rising cost of vegetarian food: Tomato, which thickens the flavor of vegetables and meat, has spoiled the common man's diet. The price of a plate of vegetarian food has gone up due to a massive increase in the price of tomatoes in the country's markets. The 'Roti Rice Price' report by Grise Market Insights and Analysis says that the price of a plate of vegetarian food in India will increase by around 11 per cent by July 2024 due to the rise in tomato prices. At the same time, the price of non-veg thali increased by 6 percent in July compared to June 2024. Vegetarian meal at Rs 32.6 per plate Crisil Market Intelligence and Analysis's 'Roti Chawal Rate' report says the price of vegetarian thali, which consists of roti, vegetables (onion, tomato and potato), rice, dal, curd and salad, will increase by July 2024. It will be Rs per plate by June 2024. 32.6, and its ratio in June 2024 was Rs.29.4. According to the report, the price of vegetarian thali increased by 11 percent in July compared to June. The rise in tomato prices has contributed 7 per cent to the rise in the price of vegetarian thali. Tomatoes also made non-veg food more expensive, not only this, but due to the increase in tomato prices in July 2024, the price of non-veg thali increased by 6 per cent to Rs 61.4 per plate from Rs 58 in June. per tray. Generally, a non-vegetarian thali contains the same ingredients as a vegetarian thali, but instead of lentils, it contains chicken. However, vegetarian thali prices fell by 4 per cent in July on a year-on-year basis. In July 2023, the cost of vegetarian thali was Rs.34.1 per plate. Also Read: If you try to become a betting king, you will go straight to jail and face heavy fines Tomato price will be Rs 66 per kg in July 2024, which will be Rs 110 per kg in July 2023. Less than a kilo. Tomato prices rose in July last year due to floods in northern states and pest infestation in Karnataka. However, the price of tomato in July 2024 was higher than Rs 42 per kg in June 2024. Tomato production has been affected in major states like Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh due to high heat. However, due to a 65 percent increase in onion prices and a 55 percent increase in potato prices compared to July 2023, the overall price of vegetarian thali has been reduced by only 4 percent. Also Read: If you hear the price of gold and silver, you will run to the jeweler, do you know how much the price has come down?