7,000 Tonne Onions Imported, Says Piyush Goyal in Assurance of Stable Prices, No Shortage Ahead of Festive Season
4 years, 4 months ago

7,000 Tonne Onions Imported, Says Piyush Goyal in Assurance of Stable Prices, No Shortage Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said Friday that was he was confident of onion prices, which had crossed Rs 100 per kg in various states, remaining under control. We are confident that onion prices will remain under control, there will be no shortage and consumers will get onions at reasonable prices,” Goyal said. However, to ensure smooth domestic supply, the government has extended the time-limit for import of 4 lakh tonnes of tur dal till December, Goyal said. Licences have been issued for import of 1.5 lakh tonnes of urad, and import duty of 10 per cent on masoor will continue till December-end, he said.

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Centre withdraws 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1
4 days, 7 hours ago

Centre withdraws 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1

Live Mint  

The central government announced on Saturday, March 22, that the 20 per cent export duty on onions will be withdrawn effective April 1, 2025, to protect farmers' interests amid softening prices. “Even though the current mandi prices are above the level during the corresponding period of previous years, a decline of 39 per cent is observed in the all-India weighted …

Government withdraws 20% duty on Onion export, to be effective from April 1
4 days, 23 hours ago

Government withdraws 20% duty on Onion export, to be effective from April 1

India Today  

The Centre has removed the 20 per cent export duty on onions, effective from April 1. While mandi prices remain higher than in the same period last year, the all-India weighted average modal price has declined by 39 per cent. According to the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, rabi onion production is estimated at 227 LMT this year, an …

Garlic and onion prices drop significantly
1 month, 1 week ago

Garlic and onion prices drop significantly

The Hindu  

After some vegetables deflated many a household budget for much of last year, consumers can breathe a sigh of relief as the prices of garlic and onion have dropped. In the previous year, the price of garlic went up to ₹500 - ₹600 per kg as drought conditions led to a delayed sowing-harvesting cycle severely affecting production across the country. …

As prices fall, onion farmers seek relief
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3 months 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 …

Bangladesh eyes Pakistan over India as alternative for onion, potato imports: Report
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bangladesh eyes Pakistan over India as alternative for onion, potato imports: Report

India Today  

Following reports of Bangladesh importing sugar from Pakistan, the Muslim-majority country is now looking to expand its sources for potatoes and onions, including potential imports from Pakistan. According to a report in Prothom Alo, Commerce Ministry Secretary Selim Uddin said, "The BTTC has identified alternative sources to keep the price and supply of potatoes and onions stable. Until now, India …

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

Another Onion Express from Nashik arrived in Delhi, one more expected in next two days
4 months, 1 week ago

Another Onion Express from Nashik arrived in Delhi, one more expected in next two days

Live Mint  

New Delhi, November 17 : Another Onion Express carrying the key staple kitchen essentials arrived in Delhi, aiming to put a check on its prices across the national capital region. About 1,341 tonnes of onion arrived in Delhi from Nashik on a special goods train, Himanshu Shekhar Upadhyay, Chief Public Relations Officer, Northern Railway, told ANI. Another Onion Express of …

Onion price rises to Rs 80 in Delhi, Mumbai: When will prices come down? Here's what govt officials say
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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 …

Heavy Rains and Supply Issues Hit Onion Prices in India
5 months ago

Heavy Rains and Supply Issues Hit Onion Prices in India

ABP News  

Heavy rains and supply issues have pushed onion prices up in India, with prices currently ranging between Rs 60 and Rs 80 per kilogram. This increase is primarily attributed to heavy rainfall in major onion-producing states, which have damaged crops and disrupted supply chains. The government has initiated retail sales of onions from its buffer stock and launched a 'Kanda …

Onion prices burn hole in consumers’ pockets in Andhra Pradesh
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Onion prices burn hole in consumers’ pockets in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

KURNOOL: The prices of onions reached a new height in Kurnool agriculture market yard. With the increase in prices across the erstwhile Kurnool district, the consumers are severely impacted as onions are being sold at Rs 50 kg in Rythu Bazaars, more than a Rs 10 from a week ago. Decrease in area under onion cultivation has led to shortage …

Average onion prices at ₹58/kg in Delhi: Govt data
6 months, 2 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months 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 …

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks on supplies from Andhra, Karnataka
8 months, 1 week ago

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks on supplies from Andhra, Karnataka

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Retail tomato price, which soared to Rs 75 per kg in the national capital, is expected to cool in the coming weeks as supply improves from southern states, a government official said on Saturday. Tomato price in New Delhi has surged to Rs 75 per kg, but is likely to ease if heavy rainfall does not further disrupt …

Onion exports: How Pakistan briefly won at India’s cost in unlikely matchup
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Onion exports: How Pakistan briefly won at India’s cost in unlikely matchup

Al Jazeera  

Islamabad, Pakistan – Pakistani onion farmers and exporters are celebrating a windfall due to an unprecedented surge in exports over the past few months, an unlikely win at the cost of their counterparts across the border in India. So, in December, when India imposed an export ban due to a decline in local onion production, ahead of national elections, Pakistani …

Onion farmers detained ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Nashik
10 months, 1 week 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 …

Decision To Lift Onion Exports Ban Taken After Receiving Approval From ECI: Report
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Decision To Lift Onion Exports Ban Taken After Receiving Approval From ECI: Report

ABP News  

The Indian government reportedly sought permission from the Election Commission before removing the restrictions placed on onion exports, media reports said. Citing official sources, PTI reported that the Finance Ministry’s Department of Revenue requested for permission from the Election Commission to do away with the curbs placed on the export of onions, owing to the Model Code of Conduct currently …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC gave green signal before govt lifted onion export ban, says official
10 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Cenre Lifts Ban on Onion Exports; Imposes Minimum Export Price of USD 550 Per Tonne
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 months, 2 weeks 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
1 year 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 …

Centre estimates dip in onion, potato production this year
1 year ago

Centre estimates dip in onion, potato production this year

The Hindu  

Fruit and vegetable production in the country can touch 355.25 million tonnes in 2023-24, according to the first advanced estimates of area and production of horticultural crops released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on Thursday. The production of onions in 2022-23 is estimated to be 302.08 lakh tonne compared to 316.87 lakh tonne in 2021-22. For potatoes, the production estimates …

Price of big onion slumps in Coimbatore
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Who moved my onions? Govt plans digital platform to keep track
1 year, 2 months ago

Who moved my onions? Govt plans digital platform to keep track

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Union government plans to launch a digital platform dedicated to keeping track of the procurement, sales and stock position of onions–a prized commodity now, especially with the national election mere months away. The government is taking various efforts to augment domestic supply of onions and keep prices stable amid falling production, including a ban on exports introduced …

Drop in small onion prices in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts affects farmers
1 year, 2 months 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 …

Centre blames traders for onion price hike, terms farmers’ protests as ‘sponsored’
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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 …

India bans export of onions till March 2024 | DETAILS
1 year, 3 months 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 Prices Remain High in National Capital; All India Average Rate at Rs 53.75 Per Kg
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 prices in Delhi-NCR touch Rs 78 per kg: Govt data
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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, 4 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 sets minimum export price of $800 per metric tonne for onions amid surging prices
1 year, 4 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 …

Govt imposes minimum export price of USD 800 per tonne on onion till December 31
1 year, 4 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, 4 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, 5 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 …

Buying onions could leave you teary-eyed soon. Here's why
1 year, 5 months ago

Buying onions could leave you teary-eyed soon. Here's why

India Today  

Onion prices are on the rise once again, leading to concerns about increasing household expenses and potential inflation. This surge in wholesale prices has had a substantial impact on retail onion prices nationwide, with rates exceeding Rs 50 per kilogram in many regions. In the National Capital Region, onions are now being sold at Rs 50-60 per kilogram in various …

Onion Prices Set to Rise as Farmers Opt for More Profitable Crops
1 year, 6 months ago

Onion Prices Set to Rise as Farmers Opt for More Profitable Crops

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Onion prices are set to bring a tear to the common man’s eyes, with wholesalers reporting a sharp rise in prices, from Rs 1,800 per quintal of the best quality product to Rs 2,800 per quintal and from Rs 1,300 per quintal for second-grade product to Rs 2,000 per quintal. The number of trucks from Kurnool has dropped steeply, …

Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?
1 year, 7 months ago

Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?

The Hindu  

The story so far: In order to increase the availability of onions in the market, especially ahead of the upcoming festive season, the government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions until the end of the year. The rabi crop contributes the most to production in a calendar year — market intelligence firm CRISIL’s report …

Onion farmers in Tiruppur stage protest demanding rollback of export duty
1 year, 7 months ago

Onion farmers in Tiruppur stage protest demanding rollback of export duty

The Hindu  

Onion farmers in Pongalur in Tiruppur district staged a demonstration on Saturday opposing the 40% export duty on the produce until the end of 2023. “Export duty at a time when the price is on the higher side has angered farmers since the Central government did not pay attention when the prices crashed,” founder of Tamil Nadu Vivasayigal Padukattu Sangam …

Piyush Goyal cautions protesting onion farmers against ‘political opponents’
1 year, 7 months ago

Piyush Goyal cautions protesting onion farmers against ‘political opponents’

The Hindu  

Even as onion farmers stopped trading at the Agricultural Produce Market Committee’s Nashik market, the Centre said it is in touch with the Maharashtra Government to diffuse the protests that emerged soon after the announcement to impose 40% duty on onion exports. Union Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piyush Goyal said the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Limited and …

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