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
Ahead of Diwali, wholesale and retail prices of onion fall drastically, check rates
The onion prices in Lasalgaon, Maharashtra's dropped further by Rs 700 per quintal.
Nov 04, 2020, 12:59 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
Farmers in Maharashtra protest against Centre's decision to ban export of onions with immediate effect
A day after Centre's decision to ban the export of onion, several onion farmers in Maharashtra's Lasalgaon and Nashik came out on roads on Tuesday (September 15) to protest against the government's decision. The farmers are demanding that the Centre must lift the ban on the export of onion.
Sep 15, 2020, 12:50 PM IST
Onion price reduced due to import, says Minister Ram Vilas Paswan
The food inflation rate rose to 13.24 in December as against 11 per cent in November. Within this category, onions saw an inflation rate of 455.8 per cent compared to 172.3 per cent in November.The rate of vegetables climbed from 45.32 per cent in November to 69.69 per cent in December.
Jan 14, 2020, 16:35 PM IST
Centre offers imported onions to states at Rs 49-58 per kg
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said that imports began from mid-December and states were asked to place their firm demand in order to get the supply from the imported stock.
Jan 07, 2020, 23:34 PM IST
Onion prices may drop soon as fresh produce from Nashik reaches markets
In Delhi's Okhla Mandi the supply of onion was double on Saturday due to the fresh produce and people are likely to be relieved after the price drop.
Jan 04, 2020, 19:26 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
Bride, groom exchange garlands of onion, garlic in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi
The pair apparently wanted to make a statement against the high prices of onions. Guests at the wedding also decided to present the newlyweds the highly sought commodity - baskets of onions!
Dec 14, 2019, 07:02 AM 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
DNA Analysis of Onion Price Hike in India
Price Hike in Onions has hit people hard along with retailers and wholesalers across the country. To know more, Watch DNA Analysis.
Dec 05, 2019, 22:38 PM IST
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Dec 05, 2019, 21:52 PM IST
Deshhit: Unrest in Vijaynagaram as Onion Price soars in India
Unrest in Vijaynagaram as Onion Price soars in India. To know more watch the video
Dec 05, 2019, 21:28 PM IST
Pyaaz Ka Punchnama: Now get loans for Onions
Price Hike in Onions has hit people hard along with retailers and wholesalers across the country
Dec 05, 2019, 19:24 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
I don't eat much of onion, says Nirmala Sitharaman in Lok Sabha amid debate over soaring retail prices
Onion prices soared to Rs 140 per kg in various markets in West Bengal while it touched Rs 150 per kg in Hyderabad. Due to sky-rocketing price, onion theft has also been reported from various parts of the country. Just recently, a farmer in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur alleged that his onion crop worth Rs 30,000 was uprooted and stolen from his field by thieves.
Dec 05, 2019, 07:27 AM IST
Onion crop worth Rs 30,000 stolen from farmer's field in Madhya Pradesh
Farmer Jitendra Kumar has registered a complaint with the police in this regard and said that onions were sown on 1.6 acre of land and as he was planning to harvest the crop, it was stolen by thieves.
Dec 04, 2019, 06:38 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
