Yes, ₹77.89/kg vs ₹109.15/kg. Same quality. Same quantity. Same suppliers? Not exactly. More bidders this time, says TNCSC. But here’s the kicker; inflation’s up, global prices haven’t dropped, yet Tamil Nadu bought dal cheaper. What changed? The government. And now, if this trend continues, ₹750 crore could be saved in a year. That’s not just budgeting; it’s accountability. The real question isn’t how they saved; it’s why it wasn’t done before.