Govt raises onion export price by 67% to $500/tonne to cool local prices
Exports will now be possible only at or above USD 500 per tonne. The government on June 17 set the minimum price at USD 300 per tonne.
Jul 02, 2014, 13:12 PM ISTGovt imposes $300/tonne MEP on onion exports to check price
Concerned over rising onion rates, the government on Tuesday imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of USD 300 per tonne on the kitchen staple to curb overseas sales and check retail prices.
Jun 17, 2014, 17:41 PM IST