New Delhi, Aug. 8 -- Food commodity prices have largely remained stable and well-contained throughout the current calendar year, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said in a statement Friday.

The central government actively monitors commodity prices and intervenes timely if need be.

As of today, the prices of most commodities monitored by the Department are exhibiting either a stable or declining trend on a year-on-year basis.

The reported 14% decrease in the cost of a homemade thali in July 2025 further reflects the continued moderation of food inflation during the month, the statement said.

"The retail prices of tomatoes prevailing at various centres across the country are influenced by temporary localised fa...