The Bakers Association of Navi Mumbai (BANM) has decided to increase the price of Pav by Re 1 from February 5. The decision was taken following a meeting of the association led by Akbar Shaikh, president BANM.

Speaking to mid-day.com, Akbar said, "The cost of ingredients used in making Pav (bread), mainly wheat flour has increased and there has been losses to the bakeries in Navi Mumbai for the past several months. In order to give some relief to the bakery owners the decision has been taken to increase the price by Re 1. The new price will be effective from February 5."