Festive demand has pushed reported prices to around ₹900 per kilogram for fafda and ₹1,000 for ghee jalebi, roughly ₹100 higher than earlier rates. Fafda and jalebi are closely associated with Dussehra celebrations in Gujarat, when many families buy the savoury snack and sweet for breakfast or festive gatherings. This year’s reported prices are around ₹900 per kilogram for fafda and approximately ₹1,000 for ghee jalebi, about ₹100 more than earlier rates. Actual prices can differ by city, shop, ingredient quality and whether the jalebi is prepared with ghee or another fat. The figures should therefore be treated as report
What is known so far
Fafda and jalebi are closely associated with Dussehra celebrations in Gujarat, when many families buy the savoury snack and sweet for breakfast or festive gatherings. This year’s reported prices are around ₹900 per kilogram for fafda and approximately ₹1,000 for ghee jalebi, about ₹100 more than earlier rates. Actual prices can differ by city, shop, ingredient quality and whether the jalebi is prepared with ghee or another fat. The figures should therefore be treated as reported market prices rather than a uniform statewide rate. Seasonal demand can put pressure on production capacity and retail prices, while costs for ingredients, cooking fuel, labour and packaging may also influence what customers pay. Consumers comparing prices can check quantities and ingredients, particularly when buying in bulk for family events. The briefing does not establish how much of the increase comes from demand or input costs, so a single cause should not be assumed.
