Govt to dispatch 150 tonnes of onions by road to combat rising prices in Jammu & Kashmir
4 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, Tripura and other northeastern states. More kharif onions are reaching markets, along with increased release of buffer stocks and good progress in late kharif sowing, ensuring onions remain affordable for consumers," the second person said. Also Read | Govt removes minimum export price for onions and basmati rice Onion prices started after the government scrapped the minimum export price of $550 per tonne on 13 September and halved the 40% export duty imposed on onion shipments.

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Swiggy Instamart sells onions for ₹39 after Delhi user’s viral request
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Swiggy Instamart sells onions for ₹39 after Delhi user’s viral request

Hindustan Times  

Swiggy Instamart introduced a flash sale on onions after a Delhi-based customer requested extra onions with his food order, citing inflation in the price of the root vegetable. Onions were sold for ₹ 39 on Swiggy Instamart yesterday Onions have, indeed, seen a sharp surge in prices, leaving many households grappling with the rising cost of this essential ingredient. Swiggy …

Another Onion Express from Nashik arrived in Delhi, one more expected in next two days
1 month 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
1 month, 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
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
2 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
2 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 …

Soaring Vegetable Prices in AP Adding to Consumer Woes
3 months ago

Soaring Vegetable Prices in AP Adding to Consumer Woes

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:Heavy rains and floods that wreaked havoc in several parts of Andhra Pradesh have caused significant damage to vegetable crops, leading to a sharp spike in their prices. Price of tomatoes, which was around ₹32 per kg last week, has increased to ₹40, while onion prices continue to hover around ₹55 to ₹60 per kg at the rythu bazaars. “Damages …

Average onion prices at ₹58/kg in Delhi: Govt data
3 months, 1 week 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
3 months, 2 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
3 months, 2 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
4 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 …

Surge in onion prices makes Kurnool farmers happy
4 months ago

Surge in onion prices makes Kurnool farmers happy

Deccan Chronicle  

Onion prices are expected to rise further in the coming days. Typically, onion prices rise in September due to severe rainy conditions because of the southwest monsoon. Further, the area under onion cultivation in Kurnool district has significantly decreased—from around 30,000 hectares to just 8,500–9,000 hectares—leading to reduced yields. The Kurnool agriculture market yard, which usually receives 60–70 trucks of …

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka
5 months, 1 week ago

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka

Hindustan Times  

Retail tomato price, which soared to ₹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. Tomatoes rates have shot up by 100% at Chandigarh’s apni mandis, going from ₹ 30 per kg on June 21 to ₹ 60 per kg on July …

Tomato prices may ease in coming weeks on supplies from Andhra, Karnataka
5 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 prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
6 months, 2 weeks 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, 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 …

Lok Sabha elections 2024: EC gave green signal before govt lifted onion export ban, says official
7 months, 2 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 …

Government lifts ban on onion exports, imposes minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne
7 months, 2 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
7 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 …

Govt extends ban on onion exports till further orders
9 months 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 …

Price of big onion slumps in Coimbatore
10 months, 3 weeks 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
11 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
11 months, 3 weeks 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 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 …

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 …

Ban on onion exports, curbs on wheat stocks as govt. battles rising food prices
1 year ago

Ban on onion exports, curbs on wheat stocks as govt. battles rising food prices

Live Mint  

The government has banned exports of onion and imposed additional limits on stocking of wheat as it seeks to augment availability of these key staples and check rising food prices ahead of the general election next year. “The prevailing supply crunch in the market owing to the early depletion of stocks from the 2022-23 rabi season and estimated lower output …

Onion price spike is partly due to manipulation by traders: Consumer Affairs Secretary
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

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

Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions
1 year, 3 months ago

Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions

The Hindu  

Raising concerns about the potential scarcity of onions and a subsequent price hike in retail markets, onion traders in Maharashtra’s Nashik district announced the suspension of auctions in all Agriculture Produce Market Committees indefinitely. Speaking to The Hindu, Khandu Kaka Deore, president, Nashik District Onion Traders Association, said that around 25 APMCs in the district decided to go on strike …

Onion Prices Set to Rise as Farmers Opt for More Profitable Crops
1 year, 3 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, …

Onion prices surge at Kurnool wholesale market
1 year, 3 months ago

Onion prices surge at Kurnool wholesale market

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: In just one month following monsoon rains, wholesale onion prices in Kurnool have experienced a significant surge. Due to untimely rains causing a dip in production, their wholesale prices have shot up by ₹30 per kg this week. The surge in onion prices is expected to continue till the end of November, primarily due to the low productivity of …

Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports?
1 year, 3 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, 3 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 …

Driven to tears: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s move to arrest prices
1 year, 3 months ago

Driven to tears: The Hindu Editorial on the government’s move to arrest prices

The Hindu  

With consumer food prices rising 11.5% in July, likely the third highest since the current retail inflation data series began in 2014, the government last Saturday made yet another gambit to arrest prices. These worries likely triggered the recent uptick in onion prices from around ₹23 a kilo two months ago to over ₹31 by this Monday. Relative to tomatoes, …

Amid farmer protests, Centre launches drive to procure onions
1 year, 4 months ago

Amid farmer protests, Centre launches drive to procure onions

Hindustan Times  

The Union government on Tuesday launched one of the biggest drives to buy onions directly from farmers at a record price, and justified the decision to levy a 40% duty on onion exports, as it tried to strike a balance between the interests of consumers and farmers. The announcement by food, consumer affairs and commerce minister Piyush Goyal came after …

Piyush Goyal cautions protesting onion farmers against ‘political opponents’
1 year, 4 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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