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In March, the Union Agriculture Ministry released the data for onion production. (Representational) New Delhi: The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of USD 550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost income of a large section of farmers and comes ahead of the Lok…
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Hard-working labourers unload onion bags at the bustling market in Puducherry on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS The government on May 4 lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne. The decision assumes significance as the commodity is politically sensitive and general elections are going…
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Representational Image New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday 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 Middle East and some European…
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On December 8, 2023, the government put a domestic ban on the export of onions. | Photo Credit: ANI 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…
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A polling officer set up a polling booth ahead of the second phase of the general elections, at a village in Barmer in the desert state of Rajasthan, India, April 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: Reuters Lok Sabha polls 2024 | 1,202 candidates in fray in phase 2 The stage is set for polling in…
Image used for representative purpose only | Photo Credit: PTI The government on February 22 permitted traders to export 54,760 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, Mauritius, Bahrain and Bhutan till March 31. “We have allowed export of 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh, 1,200 tonnes to Mauritius, 3,000 tonnes of Bahrain and 560 tonnes to…
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Workers at Vinchur onion market in Nashik. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Centre has imposed a ban on the export of onions until March 31, 2024, to curb the surging local prices of the product. A Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) order late on Thursday said: “Export policy of onions… is amended from…
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Onion prices have further risen to Rs 65-80 per kg in the retail market in Delhi on lower supply New Delhi: The government on Saturday imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 800 per tonne on onion exports till December 31 this year with a view to increase availability of the vegetable in the…
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Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse. File | Photo Credit: Vivek Bendre Amid protests by farmers and traders against the Centre’s decision to impose 40% export duty on onions, Maharashtra Minister Dada Bhuse has claimed it would make no difference if people did not consume the staple vegetable for two to four months. The State PWD minister,…
A labourer shortlist onion at APMC wholesale Market in Ahmedabad. File | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji The Centre, on Saturday, imposed a 40% duty on the export of onions. The Centre will also offload stocks of onions in various wholesale markets to reduce the retail prices. The national average prices of the essential vegetable had…
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