A girl showing a matchbox in Guwahati on Sunday. The price of a matchbox has been increased after 14 years. A matchbox will cost Rs 2 with effect from December 1, 2021. The MPR of matchboxes was last revised from 50 paise to Rs 1 in 2007. The decision to hike the price was taken in the meeting of the All India Chamber of Matches at Sivakasi on Thursday. A rise in prices of raw materials has been attributed to the move. In view of the situation, the All India Chamber of Matches passed a resolution unanimously to raise the price of matchboxes by Rs 1. (UB)
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