Thanjavur: Essential Grocery Prices Surge, Chana Dal Up by Rs 30 Per Kg
12 Oct 2026Updated 2 hr ago1 source
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An abrupt price hike of essential groceries in Thanjavur district between September and October has strained household budgets. Chana dal saw the highest surge, increasing by Rs 30 to Rs 128 per kg, followed by urad dal, which rose by Rs 19 to Rs 166 per kg. Prices of other commodities, including toor dal, moong dal, dry chillies, and coriander seeds, also recorded significant increases.
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What happened
Prices of essential groceries, including pulses and spices, recorded a sharp increase in Thanjavur district between September and October. Chana dal experienced the highest price hike of 30.61%, rising by Rs 30 per kg.
Why it matters
The simultaneous price hike across multiple daily essentials like pulses, chillies, and coriander seeds directly impacts middle and lower-income household budgets, forcing families to adjust their monthly food consumption and spending.
What we know
- Chana dal price rose from Rs 98 to Rs 128 per kg (+Rs 30).
- Urad dal price rose from Rs 147 to Rs 166 per kg (+Rs 19).
- Toor dal rose by Rs 14, moong dal by Rs 12, coriander by Rs 13, and chillies by Rs 8.
- Buying one kilogram of all six items now costs Rs 1,146 compared to Rs 1,050 in September.
What we don't know
- The exact reasons behind the sudden price surge, such as supply shortages, crop damage, or increased procurement costs.
- Whether similar price hikes are occurring in other districts of Tamil Nadu.
What's next
Public demand is growing for government intervention to monitor price movements and stabilize the cost of essential commodities.
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