Traders' body demands price control ahead of Diwali

The Federation of All India Trade Mandal (FAITM) has urged Central and state governments to curb inflation and crack down on hoarders ahead of Diwali and the wedding season. With retail inflation at 5.54% and food inflation at 7.74%, the body demanded price monitoring of essentials like pulses, edible oils, rice, and sugar to protect low- and middle-income families.