Maharashtra: Rise in betel leaf prices makes 'Calcutta paan' costlier
India | December 30, 2019 21:05 ISTBetel leaf used to make the popular 'Calcutta paan' has got costlier in Aurangabad in Maharashtra, leaving a bitter taste in the mouth of patrons. These leaves come from Medinipur in West Bengal and rates have now touched Rs 1200 for a bundle of 100 against Rs 500 till some days ago, paan merchant Mohammed Sharfuddin told PTI.