Tukaram Munde Slams 2,800% Markups on Consumables as Unacceptable

Tukaram Munde, speaking to India Today, said that price markups on consumable goods reaching as high as 2,800 percent are intolerable. He emphasized that such steep increases place an undue burden on ordinary consumers and distort market fairness.
The official highlighted that unchecked price inflation on everyday items can erode purchasing power, especially for low‑ and middle‑income households. He urged regulators to intervene promptly to curb excessive pricing practices.
Munde’s remarks come amid broader concerns about price volatility across essential product categories. While no specific sector was named, the statement signals a call for stricter oversight of pricing mechanisms.
India Today reported the comments as part of a wider discussion on consumer protection and market regulation in the country.