ONION BAN

SBSP had fought the Lok Sabha polls as part of NDA and Rajbhar's son Arvind Rajbhar lost Ghosi to the SP candidate. While OP Rajbhar claimed that the viral video was 'mischievously edited' to show him in a bad light, some BJP leaders like Anil Rajbh...

"Soyabean prices have been low as the crushing of our own crop was less due to higher imports of cooking oils. Low import duties and low prices in the international markets led to a substantial increase in the import of cooking oils," said BV Mehta,...

Maharashtra farmers, led by figures like Sharad Joshi and Bharat Dighole, navigate challenges in onion trade amidst government policy shifts. The use of social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook has revolutionized farmer mobilization efforts...

Government plans to irradiate onions to create a 1,00,000-tonne buffer stock amidst a projected 16% output decline. Radiation aims to extend shelf life, curb price volatility. Fifty irradiation centers identified near consumption areas; NAFED and NC...

India exported 45,000+ tonnes of onions post-ban lift, easing farmer woes. Nidhi Khare, Secretary, noted major exports to Middle East, Bangladesh. Govt has set minimum export price for onion. Monsoon forecast ensures good kharif crop sowing, buffer ...

India lifted export ban on onions, impacting domestic and international markets. Exporters face limited demand with Indian onions more expensive than Pakistani onions due to $550 per tonne minimum export price. Overseas buyers stocked Pakistani onio...

Five months after implementing a restriction on onion exports due to anticipated shortages in the rabi harvest, India revoked the ban on Saturday. But this decision is unlikely to significantly impact either export volumes or the reduction of domest...

The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports, a decision that can help boost income of a large section of farmers and comes ahead of the Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions including Maharashtra. The government has imposed a minim...

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Saturday issued a notification permitting the export of onions with the Minimum Export Price (MEP) to $550 per tonne and 40% export duty. A ban on export was hurting the onion farmers in the Western...

India has lifted the ban on onion exports after almost six months. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade set the Minimum Export Price at $550 per tonne. Onions have historically influenced India's political landscape during elections.

Trade tensions near Nagpur impact onion and cotton, affecting orange growers and cotton farmers in Vidarbha. Export policies and market fluctuations pose challenges, prompting farmers to seek alternative solutions like pulp factories amid the crisis.

Mumbai: Shiva Dena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut trained guns at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that he is the prime minister of Gujarat, not India. “Modi is the Prime Minister of Gujarat, not the country. We say this repeatedly. He is not the Pri...

The Indian government has eased an export ban on white onion exports from three ports. Exporters must obtain a certificate from the Horticulture Commissioner of Gujarat certifying the item and quantity of onion. The exports are allowed from Mundra P...

India has authorized an extra 10,000 tonnes of onion exports to the UAE through the National Cooperative Exports Ltd (NCEL), as stated in a notification by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). The government had previously allowed shipme...

Government ensures procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of rabi onion to support farmers amidst export ban extension. Measures to stabilize mandi prices, involve key officials, and protect farmers' interests are highlighted. Initiatives like Direct Benefit ...

India exported onions worth $431.78 million in April-January FY24 with $187.5 million shipped to Bangladesh and $48.12 million to Sri Lanka. In December last year, the government prohibited the export of onions till March 31, 2024 but allowed their ...

India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely, a move that comes ahead of a general election and is expected to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. The ban, imposed in December, was due to expire on March 31. Traders had anti...

Despite falling onion prices, the government won't lift export ban before elections. Limited exports continue. Poor crop leads to farmers holding produce; industry insiders fear high prices. Onion smuggling reported amid unclear modalities of actual...

The government's plan to create buffer stock comes amid an estimated fall in onion output in 2023-24. "Production of onion in 2023-24 is expected to be around 254.73 lakh tonnes compared to around 302.08 lakh tonnes last year due to a decrease of 34...