Festive demand drives grocery prices higher across Jamshedpur

Rice became costlier by up to Rs 3 per kg, depending on brand and qualityJamshedpur : Prices of groceries have risen across Jamshedpur over the past 10-12 days as festive demand rose ahead of Durga Puja , Diwali and Chhath, squeezing household budgets. Red chilli posted the steepest rise, climbing from Rs 220 in mid Sept to Rs 260 per kg.