Festive Cheer for Households as Onion Prices Show Declining Trend after Touching Record Highs
4 years, 4 months ago

Festive Cheer for Households as Onion Prices Show Declining Trend after Touching Record Highs

News 18  

The retail prices of onion, which were skyrocketing for some weeks, have stabilised and started showing a declining trend, data available with the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs shows. Last week, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Piuysh Goyal, while addressing a press conference, had expressed confidence that there will be no shortage of onions for consumers in the domestic market. Goyal had also listed out various measures taken by the ministry, including banning the export of onion well in time, the release of 30,000 MT of onions from the Centre’s buffer stock, imposition of stock limits on wholesellers at 25MT and retailers at 2 MT, relaxation of fumigation and quarantine norms to facilitate imports, distribution of onions through Kisan rail. We are confident that onion prices will remain under control, there will be no shortage and consumers will get onions at reasonable prices’, the minister had said.

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Day after protest over drop in prices, onion auctions start at Lasalgaon APMC
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Day after protest over drop in prices, onion auctions start at Lasalgaon APMC

Live Mint  

Nashik, Mar 11 Onion auctions at Lasalgaon APMC in Maharashtra's Nashik began on Tuesday, a day after farmers halted the process for sometime and staged a protest by climbing atop a water tank against the drop in prices of the key kitchen staple. The protesters on Monday demanded that the 20 per cent export duty on onions be removed, claiming …

Day after farmers protest over drop in prices, onion auctions start at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon APMC
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Day after farmers protest over drop in prices, onion auctions start at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon APMC

New Indian Express  

NASHIK: Onion auctions at Lasalgaon APMC in Maharashtra's Nashik began on Tuesday, a day after farmers halted the process for sometime and staged a protest by climbing atop a water tank against the drop in prices of the key kitchen staple. The prices were Rs 1,000 per quintal minimum, Rs 2,201 per quintal maximum and Rs 1,800 per quintal average …

Garlic and onion prices drop significantly
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Farmer garlands minister with onions on stage in protest over price drop
3 months ago

Farmer garlands minister with onions on stage in protest over price drop

India Today  

Maharashtra Fisheries Minister Nitesh Rane faced an unusual protest on Monday when a farmer placed a garland of onions around his neck during a religious event in Maharashtra's Chirai village. Earlier on Thursday, Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar urged the BJP-led Centre to remove the 20 per cent export duty on onions to provide relief to farmers grappling with plummeting …

Vegetable prices go up in Yadgir due to shortage in supply
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Vegetable prices go up in Yadgir due to shortage in supply

The Hindu  

The prices of vegetables, particularly onion, have gone up in Yadgir owing to a shortage in supply. The prices of other vegetables like cucumber, beans, carrot, brinjal, cluster beans, bitter gourd, acorns, beetroot, lady’s finger and tomato are ranging between ₹60 and ₹80 per kg. The price of onion will possibly not come down till the end of February next …

Retail price of Tur, Urad declines in last 3 months: Centre
4 months ago

Retail price of Tur, Urad declines in last 3 months: Centre

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The retail prices of Tur and Urad have declined or remained stable in last three months with the decline in Mandi prices, according to Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. It said the Department of Consumer Affairs holds regular meetings with Retailers’ Association of India and organised retail chains to deliberate on the trends in mandi …

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, …

Why Maharashtra election is to blame for onion-less salad, runny gravy
4 months, 1 week ago

Why Maharashtra election is to blame for onion-less salad, runny gravy

India Today  

"Kandyawar bola ", shouted an onion farmer as PM Narendra Modi was addressing a rally at Nashik's Pimpalgaon during the Lok Sabha election in May. The price rise has also raised questions about the role of the upcoming Assembly election in Maharashtra, as the central government has shied away from putting a restriction on onion exports. ONION PRICES, A KEY …

Onion prices to remain high in Nov after 52% rise YoY, other vegetable rates to dip 4% MoM: ICICI Bank
4 months, 2 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
4 months, 2 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
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 …

Prices of potato & onion soar as people resort to panic buying in Odisha's Jajpur
5 months, 1 week ago

Prices of potato & onion soar as people resort to panic buying in Odisha's Jajpur

New Indian Express  

JAJPUR: Amid the looming threat of the impending cyclone, prices of potato and onion have skyrocketed in Jajpur as residents resorted to panic buying across the district. Sources said potato is being sold at Rs 40 to Rs 50 per kg whereas onion is selling at Rs 65 to Rs 70 per kg. Hence, I am buying more than my …

Heavy Rains and Supply Issues Hit Onion Prices in India
5 months, 1 week 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
6 months 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
6 months, 1 week 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
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, 1 week 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 due to supplies from Andhra and Karnataka
8 months, 2 weeks 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
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Prices of tomato, onion and potato have shot up in a month
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Prices of tomato, onion and potato have shot up in a month

The Hindu  

The retail prices of essential vegetables such as tomato, onion and potato have increased by 15% to 58% in the last one month. On the same date last month, it was ₹34.73/kg and the increase, according to the Price Monitoring Division of the Union Consumer Affairs Ministry is 58.48%. Wednesday’s all-India average retail price for a kg of onion was …

Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
9 months, 3 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 …

Hot summer drives up vegetable prices
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Hot summer drives up vegetable prices

Hindustan Times  

Heatwaves and dry weather in several parts of the country have shriveled short-duration crops sown between winter and summer seasons, leading to steeper-than-expected surge in vegetable prices in April, which were still rising in the first week of May, official data show. Prices of most horticulture produce and vegetables at the retail and wholesale level spiked during April, when nearly …

Price of big onion slumps in Coimbatore
1 year, 2 months 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, 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 …

Onion prices fall in Coimbatore market
1 year, 3 months 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, 3 months 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, 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 …

Ban on onion exports, curbs on wheat stocks as govt. battles rising food prices
1 year, 3 months 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, 4 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 …

As prices soar, U.P. mulls selling onion at wholesale rate
1 year, 4 months ago

As prices soar, U.P. mulls selling onion at wholesale rate

Hindustan Times  

Amid soaring prices due to low import of onion from outside Uttar Pradesh, the State Agricultural Produce Markets Board is considering selling the versatile staple from its mandis at the wholesale rate to provide relief to consumers. mulls selling onion at wholesale rate “We are keeping an eye on the situation. “The wholesale price of onion in our mandis on …

Odisha Chhatra Congress Sells Onion at Rs 20/kg Before Agri Minister's Residence
1 year, 4 months ago

Odisha Chhatra Congress Sells Onion at Rs 20/kg Before Agri Minister's Residence

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhubaneswar: Over one hundred members of Odisha Chhatra Congress on Tuesday gheraoed the official residence of state agriculture minister Ranendra Pratap Swain in Bhubaneswar in protest against the skyrocketing onion price across the province. Alleging that the state government had completely failed to control the price and black marketing of onions, the activists of the students’ wing of Congress staged …

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 rates sees further rise, sell at ₹70 per kg in Pune
1 year, 4 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, 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 …

Centre steps up sale of subsidised onions at Rs 25/kg amid price rise: Report
1 year, 5 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 …

Protesting onion traders of Nashik suspend auctions
1 year, 6 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, 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, …

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