Centre allows export of 99,150 MT of onion to 6 neighbouring countries

New Delhi: The Centre has allowed the export of 99,150 MT of onion to six neighbouring countries—Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius and Sri Lanka.

Govt to increase onion supplies to prevent prices from skyrocketing during festive season

New Delhi: The government is set to increase the supply of onions in retail markets to stabilize prices during the upcoming festive season, Moneycontrol reported, citing a senior official from the Consumer Affairs Department.

Govt imposes 40% duty on onion import

New Delhi: The government has imposed a 40 percent duty on the import of onion till December 31, the Ministry of Finance said on Saturday.

Nashik: Onion prices move up by Rs 350 per quintal

NashikUNI: The onion prices increased by Rs 350 per quintal in the lasalgaon wholesale market.

Indian government imposes stock limit on traders, bans export of onions

New Delhi: In view of the sustained high price of onions in the market, the Central Government on Sunday took several steps to contain the prices namely, imposition of stock limits on traders, ban on exports and has asked state governments to take strict measures to prevent hoarding by traders including organising raids.