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    • Cheaper vegetables bring down thali cost in March: Crisil

      The price of a non-vegetarian thali was even sharpers on decline in the prices of tomatoes and the broiler following bird flu fear

    • Govt’s subsidised onion sale lowers prices in major cities; expands distribution efforts

      The subsidised onion sale, initially rolled out in Delhi and Mumbai, has now been expanded to other cities, including Chennai, Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, and Guwahati

    • Thali prices rise in July; tomato prices contribute to higher cost

      The cost of vegetarian thali was up 11 percent in July, while a non-vegetarian thali cost 6 percent compared with the previous month

    • Health benefits of onions: Not just a kitchen staple, onions also boost skin health, prevent kidney stones

      Nutritional value of onions: Onions are key in many cuisines and traditional medicines. They help keep skin and hair healthy, and can prevent kidney stones and cataracts. Discover the numerous health benefits of onions.

    • India’s ‘TOP’ vegetables could spoil its disinflation party

      Even as some see retail inflation moderating in June, a spike in the cost of tomatoes and onion and its impact on the food index could dampen the exuberance of any fall in the headline figure.

    • Veg thali gets dearer by 10% in June on onion, tomato price jump: Crisil

      However, a decline in the broiler price contributed to a decrease in the cost of a non-vegetarian meal, as per Crisil Market Intelligence and Analysis' monthly "Roti Rice Rate" report.

    • India exports over 45,000 tonnes onion after lifting ban

      These exports provided relief to farmers after curbs were imposed to keep domestic supplies steady ahead of general elections.

    • Long-term reforms a must to set right onion economy

      A long term solution to manage onion prices is to reform the APMC and fix the farmer-to-consumer channel

    • Government imposes 40% export duty on onion effective May 4

      Currently, the export of onion is banned. However, the government allows shipments to India's friendly nations. It has permitted a specified quantity of onion exports to UAE and Bangladesh.

    • India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election

      In an unexpected step ahead of a general election, India has extended its export restriction on onions indefinitely, which is expected to worsen the high costs in certain foreign markets.

    • India permits 64,400 tonnes of onion exports to UAE, Bangladesh

      While export of 50,000 tonnes of onion is permitted to Bangladesh, shipments of 14,400 tonnes were allowed to the UAE.

    • Asia feels the sting of India's onion export ban

      Since India's ban, onion prices have nearly doubled in Sri Lanka, which is slowly emerging from its worst financial crisis in nearly seven decades.

    • Govt to offload 7 lakh tonne onions by late February to bring down prices to Rs 35 a kilo

      Onion prices could fall to Rs 20 a kilogram by March, Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Singh has told Moneycontrol.

    • Food On Fire: How has the government tackled the inflation inferno

      The retail prices of key agricultural produce such as rice, wheat, onion, and sugar have been on an upswing in the last six months. Notwithstanding the government’s efforts, Crisil expects prices to remain elevated due to supply-side issues.

    • Cheers, Not Tears: Centre to release onions in the retail market in 100+ cities to cool prices

      The centre will be releasing one lakh tonnes of onions from its buffer stock in retail markets through the month of November to keep a lid on prices of this kitchen essential in the festive season.

    • Prices of onions in Azadpur mandi fall on MEP, fresh arrivals, govt disposal

      However, retail onion prices in the national capital remained elevated at Rs 78 per kg, data from the Department of Consumer Affairs showed on November 1, up from around Rs 40 per kg a fortnight ago.

    • Govt to boost onion sales of retail markets to rein in prices during festive season

      The stocks are now to strengthen further, with the government deciding to build up their buffer to 7 lakh tonnes as it aims to keep onion prices under control.

    • Onion: A look back in the history of India's political hot potato

      The recent strike by onion traders in Nashik against the government's export duty hike is just another instance of the key vegetable grabbing headlines

    • Onion traders in Nashik district go on indefinite strike, suspend auctions; minister warns action

      On Monday, 18,072 quintals of onions were auctioned at Lasalgaon APMC at the average rate of Rs 2,051 per quintal.

    • Hiked duty on onion exports must go: Sharad Pawar

      Speaking at an event in Purandar tehsil of Pune district, the former Union agriculture minister said it was the government's responsibility to ensure a fair price for onons.

    • Stir against onion export duty: Increase procurement centres, Maharashtra CM tells Union government

      The CM's statement comes amid protests by farmers and traders against the August 19 decision of the Centre to impose 40 per cent export duty on onions.

    • Will the govt's price control measures hurt farm incomes? Can they backfire in an election year?

      The government has introduced price control measures to bring inflation down, farmers are up-in-arms against these measures because they say such measures distort markets. Watch Moneycontrol's Shweta Punj in conversation with Indra Shekhar Singh, Former Director, National Seed Association of India to know more.

    • Congress stages protest in Pune to demand withdrawal of 40% exports duty on onions

      Carrying onion garlands, Congress state president Nana Patole along with agitating farmers and many Congress leaders held a rasta roko'.

    • Govt procuring onions at Rs 2,410/quintal, to ensure welfare of farmers: Piyush Goyal

      Onion prices have been on a rise with prices rising from Rs 30 a kg to Rs 40 a kg now. Experts have given the trajectory for the commodity to increase significantly to Rs 60-70 per kg in the retail market starting early September on a likely shortfall in supplies.

    • Of duties and discounts: All you need to know about the govt's latest onion price control measures

      In volume terms, the volume of onions exported from India was 89 percent higher in June and 30 percent higher in April-June compared to the same period last year.

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