'Onion prices down significantly on steps taken by Delhi govt'
11 years, 4 months ago

'Onion prices down significantly on steps taken by Delhi govt'

India TV News  

New Delhi: The Congress government in Delhi today said prices of onions had come down significantly due to an initiative taken by it in the last couple of weeks and asserted that the rates would plunge further due to improved supply. PWD Minister Raj Kumar Chouhan, who looks after the functioning of the wholesale fruit and vegetable markets, said that wholesale prices of onions today ranged between Rs 10-45/kg, resulting in a significant drop in retail rates. Retail prices of onions witnessed a sharp drop over the last few days. It will come down further in thecoming days," he said.Concerned over the possible impact of high prices of the bulb during the upcoming state Assembly elections, the ruling Congress had taken a number of initiatives to stabilise rates, including directly procuring onions from Maharashtra and Rajasthan.Congress had come to power in Delhi in 1998 riding on high onion prices which had been prevailing then.The government had last week started selling onions at Rs 55/kg across the city through 125 mobile vans.Prices of onions at retail markets in the city has now come down to Rs 60-70/kg after having touched Rs 100/kg a few days back.

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Government withdraws 20% export duty on onion effective April 1
5 days, 4 hours ago

Government withdraws 20% export duty on onion effective April 1

The Hindu  

The Government on Saturday announced the withdrawal of 20% export duty on onions effective from April 1, aiming to protect farmers' interests amid softening prices. “The decision stands as another testament to the government’s commitment to ensuring remunerative prices to farmers while maintaining affordability of onions to consumers,” the Consumer Affairs Ministry said. Despite export restrictions, total onion exports reached …

Centre withdraws 20% export duty on onions, effective April 1
5 days, 9 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The central government announced on Saturday, March 22, that the 20 per cent export duty on onions will be withdrawn effective April 1, 2025, to protect farmers' interests amid softening prices.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
6 days 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 …

Day after farmers protest over drop in prices, onion auctions start at Maharashtra's Lasalgaon APMC
2 weeks, 3 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 …

Cold comfort: India to deploy refrigerated containers to ensure timely onion supplies, keep prices stable
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cold comfort: India to deploy refrigerated containers to ensure timely onion supplies, keep prices stable

Live Mint  

New Delhi: In a first, India plans to deploy dedicated refrigerated containers to transport onions to markets across the country and prevent supply disruptions and price volatility. The consumer affairs ministry is in discussions with the Container Corporation of India, a state-owned logistics company under the railway ministry, to provide dedicated refrigerated containers to minimise wastage and ensure quality onion …

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. …

Delhi Elections: Why BJP will look to do better with its 2025 win than its 1993-1998 term
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Elections: Why BJP will look to do better with its 2025 win than its 1993-1998 term

Firstpost  

The story of BJP’s only term in Delhi is not a pleasant one. Marred by an onion crisis and internal rifts, the party’s track record in governing the national capital from 1993 to 1998 eventually led to its fall, a damage that could not be undone for the next 27 years BJP is set to form government in Delhi for …

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 …

Ajit Pawar requests Centre to scrap 20% export duty on onion
3 months, 1 week ago

Ajit Pawar requests Centre to scrap 20% export duty on onion

Hindustan Times  

With falling onion prices, deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar has written to the central government, requesting that the 20% export duty on onion be scrapped urgently. Ajit Pawar has written to the minister of commerce and industry, Piyush Goyal, saying, “As the new crop started arriving in Agricultural Produce Market Committees in Maharashtra and mainly in the Nashik region, onion …

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

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 …

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 prices to remain high in Nov after 52% rise YoY, other vegetable rates to dip 4% MoM: ICICI Bank
4 months, 1 week 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 …

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, 4 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 …

Breaking News: Boost for Farmers as Modi Govt Increases Onion and Basmati Rice Exports | ABP News
6 months, 1 week 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 …

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 …

India’s Onion Export Ban Backfires, Leaving Maharashtra Farmers in Crisis
7 months, 2 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 …

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 …

Tomatoes at ₹90 per kg as vegetable prices soar across Delhi-NCR
8 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 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 prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
9 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
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 …

India lifts export ban on onion, imposes MEP
10 months, 3 weeks 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
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
11 months 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
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 …

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 …

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 …

Truckers’ strike: No shortages yet in Delhi, but prolonged stir may hurt
1 year, 2 months ago

Truckers’ strike: No shortages yet in Delhi, but prolonged stir may hurt

Hindustan Times  

Several wholesale vegetable and fruit vendors at Delhi’s Azadpur mandi said supplies on Tuesday were normal but could be disrupted on Wednesday as vehicles carrying vegetables from Maharashtra, Kolkata and Karnataka have been stopped at various locations due to the strike called by truck drivers. The manager of a petrol pump near the Azadpur mandi said, “The fuel prices in …

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: No more tears for India, but other Asian countries feel the heat
1 year, 3 months 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, 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 …

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