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Podcast: businessline's State of the Economy Podcast
Episode: What’s driving the volatility in India’s food prices?
Description: In this State of the Economy Podcast, Subramani Ra Mancombu speaks to Pushan Sharma, Director of Research at Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics, to discuss the innovative Roti Rice Rate (RRR), a vital tool for understanding the monthly fluctuations in food prices, the issue of inflation, and its direct impact on the cost of food in India. The discussion highlights the need for relatable metrics to track the cost of a basic meal for the average Indian household. Pushan elaborates on the rationale behind the Roti Rice Rate, saying, "This index connects statistical data with the real-life e...