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The study found that served and ready-to-eat food accounts for 16.3% of total food expenditure in Telangana, the highest among all states. The SBI Research analysis, based on the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2023-24, points to striking variations in food baskets across states. Goa records the highest share of expenditure on packaged processed food at 11.4% While Telangana leads in spending on ready-to-eat food.
Tamil Nadu, Meghalaya and Karnataka also reported relatively high spending on the category, highlighting a broader shift in consumption patterns in several parts of the country.
Hyderabad : Telangana households spend a larger share of their food budget on served and ready-to-eat meals than households in any other state, reflecting changing lifestyles, busy work schedules and a growing preference for food prepared outside the home, according to an SBI Research analysis of household consumption patterns. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Hyderabad | Silver Rate in Hyderabad | Bank Holidays in Hyderabad | Public Holidays in Hyderabad | Hyderabad AQI | Weather in Hyderabad | Petrol Price in Hyderabad | Diesel Price in Hyderabad | CNG Price in Hyderabad | LPG Price in Hyderabad