Pocket pinch rising millet prices may raise cost of packaged food

New Delhi: Millets and millet-based foods, gaining popularity in urban homes for their nutritional value, could become costlier in the coming months amid concerns that lower planting this year could further tighten supplies.

The price increase could raise the cost of staples and packaged foods made from these grains, including bread, breakfast cereals, millet cookies, snacks and biscuits, according to experts.