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Prices of sugar, rice and other essential commodities surge ahead of festive season
The Hindu · The Hindu · · 3 min read at The Hindu
Updated - October 17, 2026 01:11 pm IST - HYDERABAD
A wholesale trader in Hyderabad listed the increased prices of pulses. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
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