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Your cup of vending machine coffee at cafes, office pantries and commercial beverage counters could soon get more expensive, with the Budget withdrawing existing concessions on imported coffee roasting, brewing and vending machines.Equipment importers said the duty change follows currency-related pressures. “Basic customs duty on these machines is 10%, and with the exemption it was 7.5%, so the…

As Nilgiri Mountain Railway resumes ops sans unreserved tickets, Ooty trips become dearer for some

As Nilgiri Mountain Railway resumes ops sans unreserved tickets, Ooty trips become dearer for some Reserved ticket fares are manifold above the unreserved ticket. While unreserved tickets are sold for Rs 170 per head, first-class tickets are Rs 600 per person and second class, Rs 295. Reserved ticket fares are manifold above the unreserved ticket. While unreserved tickets are sold for Rs 170 per…

Tomato, which brings much-needed cheer among food lovers, is now out of reach for the commoners. The tomato price began soaring as the local produce from markets like Madanapalle has come down. While the tomato price at rythu bazars was around ₹50 a kg during the last week, it was sold at not less than ₹75 in the retail market.

According to information, at rythu bazars in the city, the tomatoes…