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Subba Lakshmi, a 38-year-old working mother and part-time data analyst, exemplifies this struggle. Her monthly grocery expenditure is around 25,000 rupees (approximately $300). Last year, she could buy 6 kilograms of onions for 100 rupees. This year, however, she can only purchase 2 kilograms with the same amount. The reduced purchasing power is largely due to the decreased onion supply, which affects her household significantly.