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Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports? 

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Explained | Why was a 40% duty imposed on onion exports? 

The government will also be offloading its onion stocks in various wholesale markets to reduce retail prices | Photo Credit: Vijay Soneji 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…

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Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks

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Centre imposes 40% duty on onion exports, to offload stocks

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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