Centre asks states to remove taxes on pulses and edible oils
Government has asked the states to remove all local taxes on essential food items, like pulses and edible oils, among other steps to ensure supplies at affordable prices.
Jul 24, 2016, 16:30 PM IST
250 tonnes of imported onion reach India, prices may cool
Prices of both pulses and onions rose unabated last month or so due to a fall in domestic production.
Oct 06, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
Will not allow prices of food items to rise: Govt
The government on Thursday said it will not allow prices of essential food items to increase due to the impact of possible deficient monsoon this year.
Jul 02, 2015, 19:48 PM IST
Jaitley asks states to crack down on hoarders to check prices
The Centre on Tuesday unveiled measures to tame inflation by asking state governments to crack down on hoarders and delist items such as onions and potato on which a minimum export price was slapped to discourage exports.
Jun 17, 2014, 20:23 PM IST
