From smaller cups and homemade evening snacks to restaurant menu revisions, the latest dairy price hike is beginning to reshape how several Bengalureans eat, spend and socialise. consumers are looking at other ways to absorb the additional expense While milk and curd remain difficult to do without. The ripple effect could extend from neighbourhood tea stalls and household kitchens to restaurants, paying guest accommodations and Nandini parlours.
Ashok KA, an IT employee from BTM Layout, said tea, cigarettes and a snack such as vada or bajji could now cost more than Rs 50, making daily consumption a strain on budget. Usha Goyal, a homemaker from Banashankari, said her family of four already spends around Rs 3,500 a month on milk and curd. With input costs such as LPG, rice, coffee powder and sugar having already risen, Jain said the chain had little option but to increase menu prices by at least 15%.
“Whenever prices of tea or cigarette go up, consumption slows initially but never comes down,” said Sadik AS, a vendor in Ejipura. “Our bigger concern is the likely increase in paneer prices, which is a key ingredient for a vegetarian restaurant like ours,” he said. A glass of tea is both a ritual and a refreshment. As has been with cigarettes, tea vendors expect customers to become cautious and make budget tweaks than kick the habit altogether. Munzir N, a tea vendor in Viveknagar, expects customers to now opt for half cups. For consumers, the cumulative cost of a tea break is becoming a concern. Treats, non-essentials out; home curd is in For homemakers, the challenge is to accommodate higher dairy bills without compromising on everyday consumption. She may reduce her son’s daily milk intake slightly and make curd at home. She is also reconsidering how much milk and curd she gives her pet dog, which has been with the family for eight years. With paneer regular part of her family’s diet, she is concerned about possible further price increases. Nalini S, from South End Circle, has started replacing packaged evening snacks such as biscuits and chips with homemade dosa, sundal and upma. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bengaluru | Silver Rate in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru | Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Petrol Price in Bengaluru | Diesel Price in Bengaluru | CNG Price in Bengaluru | LPG Price in Bengaluru