Govt hikes minimum export price of onion to $425 per tonne
The government on Friday hiked the minimum export price (MEP) of onion to USD 425 per tonne to improve the domestic supply and curb prices.
Jun 26, 2015, 19:24 PM IST
Onion exports dip by 21% to 7.76 lakh tonnes
Onion exports declined by 21 percent to over 7.76 lakh tonnes during April-December period of the current financial year mainly due to price restrictions imposed on outbound shipments.
Mar 19, 2015, 17:57 PM IST
'Govt will not allow onion prices to rise in festival season'
Amid fears of spike in onion prices during the upcoming festive season, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh on Friday said the government will take all measures to ensure prices of onion do not touch the Rs 80-100 per kg level again.
Sep 05, 2014, 13:51 PM IST
Won't allow onion prices to rise in festival season: Govt
The government will not allow onion prices to rise in festival season, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said on Friday.
Sep 05, 2014, 13:22 PM IST
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 IST
Govt 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
