Here’s why onion prices have soared so high
The storms and rains in the recent past disrupted the produce and distribution of onions and potatoes and therefore it started rotting due to heavy rain, heat and moisture.
Jun 08, 2021, 17:12 PM IST
Govt extends relaxation conditions of import of onions into India to counter high market prices
The relaxation will be subject to certain conditions the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare said.
Dec 17, 2020, 16:41 PM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee seeks PM Narendra Modi's urgent intervention on price rise of potatoes and onions
The exclusion of onion and potatoes are encouraging vendors to hoard and eventually is resulting in a price hike.
Nov 09, 2020, 18:19 PM IST
Ahead of Diwali, onion prices fall drastically in wholesale markets; retail price to follow suit? Explained
Major relief for common people ahead of Diwali! Onion prices are fast dropping.
Nov 03, 2020, 18:53 PM IST
Onion traders to get three days' time before enforcement of stock limits: Centre
This important step has been in the wake of spiralling onion prices!
Oct 29, 2020, 23:19 PM IST
Onion stock holding limit imposed on retail and wholesale traders till December 31
In the last few weeks, onion prices have shot up sharply to over Rs 75 per kg in the wake of damage to standing Kharif crop due to heavy rainfall.
Oct 23, 2020, 18:39 PM IST
Onions for Rs 65 a kilo in Chandigarh! 800 kilos sold in four hours
The group said they bought the Nashik-onions at Rs 65 from the local vegetable market and sold it for the same price at "no loss-no profit" basis.
Dec 29, 2019, 18:11 PM IST
Govt to import additional 12,500 tonnes of onions from Turkey to ease retail prices
State-run MMTC has been contracted to import an additional 12,500 tonnes of onion from Turkey as directed by the Price Stabilisation Fund Management Committee of the Department of Consumer Affairs, an official release said.
Dec 19, 2019, 22:17 PM IST
On camera: Amid soaring prices, 2 men caught stealing onions worth Rs 21,160 in Mumbai; arrested
At a time when prices of onions are shooting up to Rs 120 per kg across the country, several cases of onion theft have been reported from various villages and cities.
Dec 11, 2019, 08:41 AM IST
Onion prices shoot up to Rs 200/kg in Bengaluru market
Price of onion shot up to a whopping Rs 200 per kg in Bengaluru due to severe short supply in the market, an official said here on Saturday.
Dec 07, 2019, 23:04 PM IST
Stampede over shortage of onions at Rythu bazaar in Andhra Pradesh
Onion prices in many places have crossed Rs 100 per kg due to low production. Acknowledging the crisis, the Jagan Mohan Reddy-led government in Andhra has decided to subsidise onions until the prices stabilise.
Dec 05, 2019, 20:57 PM IST
After Nirmala Sitharaman, BJP MP Ashwini Choubey says he's never tasted onions
Ashwini Choubey, who is Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, said that since he has never tasted onion it is impossible for him to know about the rising prices of staple food in the market.
Dec 05, 2019, 16:41 PM IST
Amit Shah to chair GoM meet to review skyrocketing onion prices today
The crucial meeting will be attended by Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal, Union Food and Civil Supplies Minister Ram Vilas Paswan, Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Tomar, besides the top officials from the Prime Minister's office.
Dec 05, 2019, 14:42 PM IST
Onion price reaches record high, being sold at Rs 150 per kg in West Bengal, Hyderabad
Onion, the kitchen staple, is currently being sold at Rs 150 per kg in West Bengal and Hyderabad while in Bhubaneswar, Kota and Chandigarh, it is priced at Rs 120 per kg.
Dec 05, 2019, 11:17 AM IST
Centre slashes onion stock holding limit for retailers, wholesalers to curb skyrocketing prices
The Consumer Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said the stock limit for retailers have been halved to 5 tonnes of onions while for wholesalers the stocks limit has been halved to 25 tonnes of onions.
Dec 03, 2019, 20:44 PM IST
Narendra Modi govt to import onions from Turkey, Egypt to curb soaring retail prices
The Narendra Modi government will import 11000 Metric Ton (MT) of onion from Turkey in addition to 6090 MT from Egypt in the backdrop of soaring onion prices in the retail market.
Dec 01, 2019, 19:56 PM IST
Series of bizarre incidents taking place as onion prices are on rise
Series of bizarre incidents are taking place as onion prices are on rise. Watch this video to know more.
Dec 01, 2019, 14:42 PM IST
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