India staples hold steady as FCI stocks cushion West Asia inflation risk
Retail prices of cereals, pulses and most vegetables in India were flat year-on-year as of 9 June, with FCI foodgrain stocks at a comfortable 81.75 mt. CPI eased to 3.48% in April, though RBI sees FY27 inflation at 5.1% amid West Asia conflict risks. Wheat held at ₹30.92/kg, rice ₹43.43/kg, tur dal ₹122.75/kg.
What happened
Department of Consumer Affairs · Retail prices of cereals, pulses and most vegetables in India remained stable year-on-year as of 9 June, with comfortable FCI
Key facts
- wheat ₹30.92/kg
- chana dal ₹81.34/kg
- tur dal ₹122.75/kg
- rice ₹43.43/kg
- wheat flour ₹37/kg
- sugar ₹46.82/kg
- potato ₹21.49/kg
- onion ₹26.76/kg
- tomato ₹40.10/kg
- FCI stocks 81.75 mt
- CPI 3.48% April
- RBI FY27 inflation 5.1%
Why this matters
Pricing stability across cereals and pulses creates a favorable window to lock in private-label sourcing contracts and evaluate bolt-on staples brands before geopolitical inflation risk repricing kicks in.