Onions became more expensive by 10.96 per cent on an annual basis. Milk also became dearer by 5.10 per cent.
Similarly, cereal prices went up by 4.49 per cent, while rice and wheat became dearer by 2.08 per cent and 0.48 per cent, respectively. However, pulses bucked the trend and witnessed a decline of 6.49 per cent in their wholesale prices. Overall, vegetable prices were down by 0.21 per cent and potatoes by 1.61 per cent.