Govt sets minimum export price of $800 per metric tonne for onions amid surging prices
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt sets minimum export price of $800 per metric tonne for onions amid surging prices

Op India  

The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution on 28 October notified a Minimum Export Price of USD 800 per Metric Ton for the export of onions to ensure enough supply for the domestic market. The measure has been taken to maintain sufficient availability of onion to domestic consumers at affordable prices as the quantity of stored rabi 2023 onion is declining by curbing the quantity of onion exports. The ministry added that onion from the buffer has been disposed of continuously from the second week of August in major consumption centres all over the country and also supplied to retail consumers at ₹25/kg through mobile vans operated by NCCF and NAFED. The ministry added that the decision to impose an MEP of USD 800 per MT shows the determination of the Government to keep onion affordable to domestic consumers.

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As prices fall, onion farmers seek relief
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

As prices fall, onion farmers seek relief

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A 50% drop in procurement prices of onions in the last 15 days has led to major losses for farmers. The central government should immediately lift the export duty as this is not the time to retain it because there is no shortage and the rates have crashed,” said Bharat Dighole, founder president of Maharashtra state onion producer farmers …

Afghan garlic helps control price spike in local Pune market
1 month, 1 week ago

Afghan garlic helps control price spike in local Pune market

Hindustan Times  

Retail price of garlic have gone up to ₹350- ₹400 per kilogram following shortage of the vegetable across India. The arrival of garlic from Afghanistan in the market since the last few days has kept the rate under check as it is sold at lesser price than the Indian variety. However, it’s taste is different from Indian vegetable and so …

Govt to dispatch 150 tonnes of onions by road to combat rising prices in Jammu & Kashmir
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt to dispatch 150 tonnes of onions by road to combat rising prices in Jammu & Kashmir

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The ministry of consumer affairs has decided to disptach 150 tonnes of onions to Jammu and Kashmir to cool prices of the essential commodity, two people aware of the development said. A shipment of 840 tonnes of onions by rail arrived at Changsari station in Guwahati on 5 November and was distributed in various districts of Assam, Meghalaya, …

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Agriculture Minister, responds to why onion prices are high
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Agriculture Minister, responds to why onion prices are high

India TV News  

As the prices of onion skyrocketed in the last couple of months, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday spoke about the reason for such a rise. Moreover, the export duty on onion has also been reduced from 40 per cent to 20 per cent due to which the prices increased in the domestic market. Notably, In December 2023, …

Onion prices to remain high in Nov after 52% rise YoY, other vegetable rates to dip 4% MoM: ICICI Bank
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Onion prices to remain high in Nov after 52% rise YoY, other vegetable rates to dip 4% MoM: ICICI Bank

Live Mint  

The prices of onion continue to remain high in November while other vegetable prices are seeing a dip of 4.1 per cent MoM in Nov so far, highlighted a report by ICICI Bank. Although onion prices continue to remain elevated in November, veggie prices are seeing a dip of 4.1 per cent MoM in Nov so far". Within the food …

Onion price rises to Rs 80 in Delhi, Mumbai: When will prices come down? Here's what govt officials say
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Onion price rises to Rs 80 in Delhi, Mumbai: When will prices come down? Here's what govt officials say

India TV News  

With less supply in the market, onion prices in many major cities have increased significantly over the past few days, leaving customers in financial distress. A senior consumer affairs ministry official told PTI that the average all-India retail price of onion is ruling at Rs 54 per kg and the prices have declined in the past one month after the …

Onion tomato prices soar across markets in India. Check prices for Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities here
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Onion tomato prices soar across markets in India. Check prices for Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities here

Live Mint  

Customers across India are shelling out more money to buy onions, potatoes and tomatoes as vegetable prices continue to rise in cities across the country. Onion prices have surged by ₹30-40 per kilogram to ₹70-80/kg in the wholesale markets from ₹40-60/kg the week prior, according to an ANI report. Potato, Tomato Price No Better According to an BusinessInsider report, tomato …

Onion prices soar to ₹80 in Delhi, Mumbai; rates touch 5-year high in November
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Onion prices soar to ₹80 in Delhi, Mumbai; rates touch 5-year high in November

Hindustan Times  

The onion prices across several major cities have soared significantly over the past few days, leaving customers in distress. Onion prices rise significantly across Delhi and Mumbai The spike in onion prices is having a significant impact on households and impacting consumer habits, leading to volatility in the wholesale markets. In metro cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the prices of …

Breaking News: Boost for Farmers as Modi Govt Increases Onion and Basmati Rice Exports | ABP News
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Breaking News: Boost for Farmers as Modi Govt Increases Onion and Basmati Rice Exports | ABP News

ABP News  

The Indian government has recently lifted the Minimum Export Price restrictions on onions and basmati rice, which were previously imposed to control domestic prices. Previously, the government had set the MEP at $550 per ton for onions and $950 per ton for basmati rice. These limits prevented the export of onions and basmati rice at prices lower than the set …

Centre lifts minimum export price cap on onion, basmati rice to boost farmer income
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre lifts minimum export price cap on onion, basmati rice to boost farmer income

India Today  

The government on Friday scrapped the minimum price thresholds for onion and basmati rice to boost outbound shipments and enhance farmers' income. The decisions, including removal of the Minimum Export Price on both onion and basmati rice and a cut in the export duty, came ahead of assembly elections in Maharashtra and Haryana. According to a communication from the Department …

Average onion prices at ₹58/kg in Delhi: Govt data
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Average onion prices at ₹58/kg in Delhi: Govt data

Hindustan Times  

Average onion prices in the national capital continue to rule high at ₹58 per kg on tight supply, the government data showed. According to the data compiled by the Department of Consumer Affairs, the All-India average price of onion on Tuesday is ₹49.98 per kg, while the modal price is ₹50 per kg. Last week, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare …

Govt starts sale of onions at subsidised rates in Delhi
4 months ago

Govt starts sale of onions at subsidised rates in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

To stave off a price spiral, Union food and consumer affairs minister Pralhad Venkatesh Joshi on Thursday rolled out retail sales of subsidised onions at 20 high-footfall locations in Delhi, as supplies due to torrential rains and depleting stocks have firmed up prices of the kitchen staple once again. Two, consumers benefit when subsidized onions are released,” Union consumer affairs …

Govt starts selling onions at ₹35/kg to contain rising prices, improve local supplies
4 months ago

Govt starts selling onions at ₹35/kg to contain rising prices, improve local supplies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The government started selling onions at ₹35/kg on Thursday to contain rising prices, replicating the step taken to cool rising tomato prices earlier this year. “The subsidised onions will be sold in Delhi NCR and Mumbai in the first phase,” Union minister of consumer affairs and food distribution Pralhad Joshi said while launching the initiative. The subsidised onions …

Onion Prices Stay High At Rs 45 Per Kg Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Onion Prices Stay High At Rs 45 Per Kg Amid Ongoing Supply Shortages

ABP News  

The cost of necessities in a vegetarian kitchen continues to increase, with onions seeing the most notable price jump. According to a report by The Economic Times, onion prices have surged past Rs 50 per kilogram in many metropolises, marking a 25 per cent increase since July. At Lasalgaon, Maharashtra, India's largest onion trading hub, the average price of onions …

India’s Onion Export Ban Backfires, Leaving Maharashtra Farmers in Crisis
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s Onion Export Ban Backfires, Leaving Maharashtra Farmers in Crisis

The Hindu  

Published : Aug 13, 2024 16:30 IST - 4 MINS READ Maharashtra’s second Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has started his statewide tour ahead of the Assembly election. And as falling prices have angered farmers, Pawar said: “I admit that the onion export ban was a mistake and apologise for that. This was a bizarre decision because the expected onion …

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Food for thought: Soaring prices burn a hole in common man’s ‘thali’

Hindustan Times  

Many households are struggling to decide what to eat and what to leave out as the prices of essential food items continue to surge, making the common man’s thali, or traditional meal, become increasingly expensive with several varieties of dals and vegetables joining the ₹100-plus club. Vegetables are also out of reach—tomatoes are selling at ₹100 per kg, potatoes at …

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR
6 months ago

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Tomato prices in Delhi surged to ₹90 per kg as supplies have taken a hit due to monsoon rains in many states across the country. The rates of tomatoes have also gone up in the major wholesale vegetable markets of Delhi, including Azadpur Mandi, Ghazipur Mandi, and Okhla Sabzi Mandi. Sanjay Bhagat, a wholesale vegetable vendor in Azadpur Mandi, told …

Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
7 months ago

Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai: In the last two weeks, onion prices have doubled in the wholesale APMC market in Vashi and in the retail markets. Last week, the prices were at ₹ 20-22 per kg According to Digambar Raut, a wholesaler at APMC, the spike in onion prices is the increased demand for the produce in the country’s northern parts. It will …

Onion farmers detained ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Nashik
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Onion farmers detained ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Nashik

The Hindu  

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Nashik, over 50 farmers and Opposition parties from the Maha Vikas Aghadi were detained in different police stations in Nashik. Farmers were detained since 7 a.m. in their respective tehsils and villages in Nashik district and were released only after 5 p.m. Editorial | A sob story: On onion exports There are …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC gave green signal before govt lifted onion export ban, says official
8 months ago

Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC gave green signal before govt lifted onion export ban, says official

Live Mint  

The Indian government received approval from the Election Commission to lift the ban on onion exports amid the ongoing implementation of the Model Code of Conduct due to the Lok Sabha elections, according to government sources, as per PTI. The Department of Revenue, under the finance ministry, was granted permission to resume onion exports, albeit with specific conditions including a …

India lifts export ban on onion, imposes MEP
8 months ago

India lifts export ban on onion, imposes MEP

Hindustan Times  

The government on Saturday lifted its ban on export of onions as officials cited normal availability, stable prices and robust output from the winter crop, a move that will benefit traders and farmers of Maharashtra, the country’s biggest producer of the vegetable. India imposed a minimum export price of $550 per tonne plus 40% tariff on outbound onion shipments. Simultaneously, …

Cenre Lifts Ban on Onion Exports; Imposes Minimum Export Price of USD 550 Per Tonne
8 months ago

Cenre Lifts Ban on Onion Exports; Imposes Minimum Export Price of USD 550 Per Tonne

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. "The export policy of onions is amended from prohibited to free subject to MEP of USD 550 per metric ton with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate …

Government lifts ban on onion exports, imposes minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne
8 months ago

Government lifts ban on onion exports, imposes minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne

India TV News  

The government today lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne. "The export policy of onions is amended from prohibited to free subject to MEP of USD 550 per metric ton with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade said in a notification. As per the …

Centre allows 99.5k tons of onion exports to 6 neighbouring nations
8 months, 1 week ago

Centre allows 99.5k tons of onion exports to 6 neighbouring nations

The Hindu  

April 27, 2024 04:18 pm | Updated 04:18 pm IST - New Delhi The Centre on April 27 said it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, mainly sourced from Maharashtra, to six neighbouring countries despite the ban on shipments. The Centre has also allowed exports of 2,000 tonnes of white onion cultivated, especially, for export markets in the …

Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE
9 months ago

Onion traders cry foul over underpriced exports to UAE

The Hindu  

Amid an extended ban on onion exports, farmers and traders are miffed that some shipments allowed by the government to markets like the United Arab Emirates have been sold at a pittance, even as global prices have soared, yielding windfall profits for selected importers. While over 3,000 tonnes of such exports were cleared last month, the Commerce Ministry last week …

Govt extends ban on onion exports till further orders
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt extends ban on onion exports till further orders

The Hindu  

The Government has extended the export ban on onion till further orders to increase domestic availability and keep its prices under check. “Export prohibition on export of onions valid till 31st March 2024, is extended until further orders,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade has said in a notification dated March 22. Earlier, the Centre, in October 2023, decided to …

Garlic price doubles to over ₹350 kg in a week
11 months, 1 week ago

Garlic price doubles to over ₹350 kg in a week

Hindustan Times  

Traders say situation will normalize in a month; people cut down on purchases Pune, India - September 15, 2019: Market watch in Pune, India, on Sunday, September 15, 2019. Garlic priced at ₹140 per kg last week, is now priced at ₹350-375 per kg at the Vashi wholesale market, which supplies agricultural produce to MMR. We have received only around …

Price of big onion slumps in Coimbatore
11 months, 1 week ago

Price of big onion slumps in Coimbatore

The Hindu  

At least 10 lorries of big onion waited for unloading at the wholesale vegetable markets in Coimbatore on Saturday as the price slumped and arrivals increased in the recent days. The wholesale price of big onion in Coimbatore city on Saturday ranged between ₹15 and ₹ 18 a kg. Vehicles wait for two days here for the onions to be …

Drop in small onion prices in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts affects farmers
1 year ago

Drop in small onion prices in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts affects farmers

The Hindu  

Slide in the procurement price of small onions in Tiruppur-Coimbatore belt, that have almost 7,500 acres under small onion cultivation, has left the farmers in distress. The ban on onion export till March 2024 by the Central government and higher arrivals from Maharashtra have led to decline in prices, say wholesale traders in Coimbatore. In the wholesale Coimbatore market, the …

Onion prices: No more tears for India, but other Asian countries feel the heat
1 year ago

Onion prices: No more tears for India, but other Asian countries feel the heat

India Today  

Onion prices have dropped by over 50 per cent in the country after the recent export ban to tackle a sharp rise in rates, but the government’s move has already led to a rise in rates across Asia. Export ban leaves Asia teary-eyed India’s ban on onion exports did not come without repercussions. The report went on to indicate that …

Onion prices fall in Coimbatore market
1 year ago

Onion prices fall in Coimbatore market

The Hindu  

Prices of big onion fell to ₹25 to ₹30 a kg in the Coimbatore wholesale market on Saturday. M. Rajendran, president of the TK Market Vegetable Merchants Association, said the prices were likely to decline further. The price of big onions about 10 days ago was ₹50 a kg for the best quality and prices started falling almost a week …

Garlic prices hit ₹400/kg: Why have prices of spice doubled in last few days?
1 year ago

Garlic prices hit ₹400/kg: Why have prices of spice doubled in last few days?

Hindustan Times  

Garlic has become the latest victim of price inflation of basic commodity, with the prices nearly doubling over the last few days. The reason behind high prices is the dwindling supply of garlic across the country, since crops were damaged due to extreme weather conditions. Typically, garlic prices rise in the winter season due to low yield and supply. The …

Centre blames traders for onion price hike, terms farmers’ protests as ‘sponsored’
1 year ago

Centre blames traders for onion price hike, terms farmers’ protests as ‘sponsored’

The Hindu  

Even as protests of farmers and traders continued in Maharashtra over the ban on onion exports and MPs from the State urging the Centre to reconsider the decision, the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry said here on December 11 that the steps it had taken are bringing results with the prices of the kitchen staple coming down in both retail and …

Govt Anticipates Onion Prices To Reduce Below Rs 40 Per Kg By January
1 year ago

Govt Anticipates Onion Prices To Reduce Below Rs 40 Per Kg By January

ABP News  

The government anticipates a fall in onion prices to below Rs 40 per kg by January, Consumer Affairs Secretary, Rohit Kumar Singh, said on Monday. The official noted that onion prices are expected to fall from the current average price of Rs 57.02 per kg to below Rs 40 per kg next month. Last week, the government banned onion exports …

Centre bans onion export till March; Nashik farmers protest
1 year, 1 month ago

Centre bans onion export till March; Nashik farmers protest

The Hindu  

The Centre has imposed a ban on the export of onions until March 31, 2024, to curb the surging local prices of the product. is amended from free to prohibited till March 31, 2024.” Earlier, on August 19, the Union government had imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until December 31, to increase domestic availability amid signs …

India bans export of onions till March 2024 | DETAILS
1 year, 1 month ago

India bans export of onions till March 2024 | DETAILS

India TV News  

India has banned the export of onions till March 2024, an official notification issued late Thursday evening said. The DGFT notification said the export of onions will, however, be allowed based on the permission granted by the central government to other countries based on their request. The central government subsequently set a Minimum Export Price of USD 800 per tonne …

Onion price spike is partly due to manipulation by traders: Consumer Affairs Secretary
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion price spike is partly due to manipulation by traders: Consumer Affairs Secretary

The Hindu  

Ahead of the festival season and Assembly elections in five States, the rising prices of several essential items are creating a headache for BJP-ruled governments. For instance, onion prices, according to government data, are more than double last year’s rates. Union Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh maintains a watch on the prices of almost all essential grocery items, vegetables …

Onion Prices Remain High in National Capital; All India Average Rate at Rs 53.75 Per Kg
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion Prices Remain High in National Capital; All India Average Rate at Rs 53.75 Per Kg

News 18  

Onion continued to be costly in the national capital on Tuesday as the average retail price remained at Rs 78 per kilogram even as the wholesale prices in the key supplying state of Maharashtra started cooling down after the imposition of export curbs. The all-India average retail onion prices increased by Rs 3.40 per kg to Rs 53.75 per kg …

Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

Prices of onions, of both the big and small varieties, are on the upswing in the markets in Tiruchi and are likely to rule high during the festive season because of apparent slump in the arrivals. While the price of small onions had been ruling high for nearly a month now, the price of the Bellary onions shot up in …

Onions at Rs 80/kg: How government plans to tackle surging prices
1 year, 2 months ago

Onions at Rs 80/kg: How government plans to tackle surging prices

India Today  

At a time when the average retail price of onions has jumped sharply across major cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the central government said it has taken several steps to control the price rise. “The Department of Consumer Affairs is monitoring onion exports and prices on daily basis to ensure stable domestic prices and availability to consumers,” the notification said. …

Onion Price Hike: BRS, Congress Attack Centre
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion Price Hike: BRS, Congress Attack Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: With the price of onions rising just as the state gets set for Assembly elections, political parties as well are consumers are giving it a political twist. The price has risen from about Rs 20 a kg recently to Rs 75 per kg for the regular variety, Rs 100 for the white onions and Rs 125 per kg for …

Onion rates sees further rise, sell at ₹70 per kg in Pune
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion rates sees further rise, sell at ₹70 per kg in Pune

Hindustan Times  

The price of onion in Pune’s retail market has risen rapidly with onion being sold at ₹60 to ₹70 per kg on Monday, up from ₹40 to ₹50 per kg just three days ago mainly due to short supply and increase in demand. As we bought onion at around ₹5,000 per quintal, it was sold at a higher price in …

Onion prices in Delhi-NCR touch Rs 78 per kg: Govt data
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion prices in Delhi-NCR touch Rs 78 per kg: Govt data

Firstpost  

Local vendors are selling onions at Rs 80 per kg while the key kitchen staple is available at Rs 75 per kg on e-commerce portals Big Basket and Otipy. The minimum rate is Rs 17 per kg Onion prices remained at a very high level in the national capital on Monday and were being sold at an average price of …

Onion price soars at wholesale market in Erode
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion price soars at wholesale market in Erode

The Hindu  

The price of big onion has increased from ₹ 30 a kg last week to ₹ 70 a kg at the Nethaji Daily Vegetable and Fruit Market in Erode on Monday, following drop in arrival. Big onion was sold for less than ₹ 30 a kg during the first three weeks of October, and the price started to increase in …

Onions price soars to Rs 80/kg in Delhi: When will rates fall?
1 year, 2 months ago

Onions price soars to Rs 80/kg in Delhi: When will rates fall?

India Today  

Onion prices have surged sharply over the past fortnight, causing distress for millions of households across India, despite government intervention efforts. As of October 29, the all-India average retail price for onions stands at nearly Rs 48 per kilogram, reaching a maximum retail price of Rs 83 per kilogram. In the Delhi-NCR region, onion prices have now reached Rs 80 …

Drought impact: Onion prices skyrocket
1 year, 2 months ago

Drought impact: Onion prices skyrocket

The Hindu  

Not just avarekai, but several other crops, especially onions, have also been affected by drought in the State. As severe crop loss has been reported from Chitradurga, the major onion-growing belt in the State, the prices of onions have skyrocketed in the market. “During this time of the year, in a normal year, the Yeshwantpur APMC yard receives over 1,000 …

Govt imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till December 31
1 year, 2 months ago

Govt imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till December 31

India TV News  

New Delhi: The government on Saturday imposed a minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion exports till December 31, 2023, aiming to increase the availability of vegetable in the domestic market and contain prices. MEP of USD 800 FOB per tonne is imposed till December 31, 2023," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification. …

Centre steps up sale of subsidised onions at Rs 25/kg amid price rise: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre steps up sale of subsidised onions at Rs 25/kg amid price rise: Report

India Today  

The government has decided to increase the sale of buffer onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 25 per kg in retail markets in the wake of a 57 per cent surge in the all-India average retail price of onions to Rs 47 per kg, reported news agency PTI. According to data maintained by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the …

Onion prices up by 50%; high demand, low supply to blame
1 year, 2 months ago

Onion prices up by 50%; high demand, low supply to blame

Hindustan Times  

NAVI MUMBAI: Onion prices have shot up in both wholesale and retail markets, bringing tears to the eyes of the common man already burdened with inflation. This has led to much less production, in fact only about 30% of the usual production.” He added, “The produce, while less in quantity, is not of very good quality either.” Informed Karpe, “There …

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