Watch What Else is Making NewsMany grocery stores said on Saturday that they were left with no salt stock. “A large number of people came to buy salt from our store last night believing that there is going to be a hike in prices. City stores recorded an increase in sale of salt in bulk quantities on Friday and Saturday. Kamala, a domestic worker in Ghatkopar, was one of the panic buyers who bought 10 kilos of salt following the rumour. “People in our neighbourhood were saying that due to a shortage, salt prices will be hiked to Rs 400 to 500.

Source: Indian Express November 12, 2016 20:55 UTC