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Food inflation changes families’ diets in India; importing countries face restrictions on produce
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With people facing hardships, rising food prices are a key concern for the government ahead of the general elections in 2024.
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NEW DELHI - The last time Ms Shashi Choudhary bought fruits for her two children was six months ago.
Forgoing apples, which sell for around 175 rupees (S$2.90) per kilogram, and other fruits such as papayas and mangoes is a sacrifice the 34-year-old mother has had to make as she tightens her household budget amid galloping food prices in India.
