Onion Prices

After Kerala onion prices shoot up, state government to sell them at Rs 50 per kg

The decision was taken in a review meeting on Thursday, even as the prices of onions and shallots (small onions) have risen to Rs 90 and Rs 120 respectively in the last week

Chennai Onion prices rise to Rs 73 per kg, costliest among metros, as rain affects supply

As per Union Consumer Affairs Ministry data, onion prices ruled at Rs 51 per kg in Delhi, at Rs 65 per kg in Kolkata and at Rs 67 per kg in Mumbai on Tuesday

Centre bans export of onions with immediate effect with aim to curb prices in domestic market

The move looks to ensure increased availability of the commodity at a time when wholesale price inflation for onion stood at (-) 34.48 percent in August

Govt to allow onion export from 15 March as kitchen staple's price stabilises; decision to boost farmers' income: Piyush Goyal

The government last week decided to lift nearly six-month-old ban on onion export as prices are likely to fall sharply due to bumper rabi crop.

Onion crisis: Govt allows exports of Krishnapuram variety of kitchen staple with certain conditions

Krishnapuram onions are not used in kitchen due to their size and pungency. The onions are imported by Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore.

Central govt plans to sell imported onions at Rs 22-23 per kg to avoid rotting at ports

The Centre may soon offload imported onions at a highly subsidised rate of Rs 22-23/kg, down around 60 percent from the current offered rate, as it apprehends rotting of the perishable kitchen item at ports, sources said on Thursday

Govt pegs 7% rise in onion output to 24.45 million tonnes this year; sees production fall in major fruits

The government on Monday projected the country's overall onion production to increase by seven per cent to 24.45 million tonnes in the current 2019-20 crop year, which may bring relief to consumers from high prices seen in the last few months

Govt plans to lift ban on onion exports as prices started softening on fresh arrival of commodity

The government is considering lifting the ban on exports of onion as fresh arrival of the commodity has started softening its prices in the domestic market, an official said

States shun imported onions despite Centre offers at Rs 55 per kg landed cost; govt fears stock may rot in godowns

Forced to import onions to check spike in prices, the Union Government now fears that the key kitchen staple may rot in godowns as states have shown little interest in buying them despite its offer to bear the transportation cost

Retail inflation surges to over 5-year high of 7.35% in December, surpasses RBI's comfort level

Retail inflation rose to about five-and-half year high of 7.35 percent in December 2019, surpassing the RBI's comfort level, mainly due to spiralling prices of vegetables as onions were selling costlier