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Government Considering Lifting Ban On Onion Exports: Report

Business | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 21, 2020

In September 2019, the government banned export of onions to increase availability of the commodity in the domestic market and contain rising prices.

States Not Buying Imported Onions, Centre Worried: Minister

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 14, 2020

The Centre is "worried" about disposing of imported onions as not many states are interested to take it, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday. Ram Vilas Paswan,

Wholesale Inflation Worsens To 2.59% In December: 10 Things To Know

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from agencies) | Tuesday January 14, 2020

Wholesale inflation worsened to 2.59 per cent in December from 0.58 per cent in the previous month, government data showed on Tuesday. The official data on wholesale inflation - or the rate of increase in wholesale prices gauged by the Wholesale Price Index - was released a day after separate data showed consumer inflation came in at 7.35 per cent ...

Watch: How To Make Onion Chutney To Liven Up Your Meals (Recipe Video Inside)

Sushmita Sengupta | Monday January 13, 2020

If you have enough onions in your house, you can use a bunch of them to make this hot and delicious onion chutney.

Imported Onions Offered To States At Rs 49-58 Per Kg: Ram Vilas Paswan

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 7, 2020

The government has so far imported 12,000 tonnes of onion and it is being offered to states at Rs 49-58 per kg for retail distribution and to check prices, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Tuesday.

Onion Prices Remain At Rs 150 Per Kg, Imports Arrive From Turkey, Egypt, Afghanistan

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 27, 2019

Retail onion prices on Friday remained higher at up to Rs 150 per kg even as the imported supplies have started arriving to boost the domestic availability and check prices.

790 Tonnes Of Imported Onion Reach India: Government Official

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday December 23, 2019

The first batch of imported onion weighing 790 tonnes has reached India and some quantities are being distributed to Delhi and Andhra Pradesh at a landing cost of Rs 57-60/kg, a senior Consumer Affairs Ministry official said on Monday.

Twinkle Khanna Proves That 'Onions Are A Girl's Best Friends.' See Pic

Entertainment | Aakanksha Raghuvanshi | Saturday December 21, 2019

"I am glad I got the chance to wear my priceless gifts that were brought home from a shoot," wrote Twinkle

Karnataka Farmer Sells Onions Worth Rs 96 Lakh

India News | ANI | Tuesday December 17, 2019

A farmer has become a millionaire thanks to his bumper onion crop, which is being sold at the highest ever price in the recent past in the open market.

Onion Prices Hit New High Amid Disrupted Arrivals

Business | IANS | Tuesday December 17, 2019

The arrival of onion has decreased significantly as farmers have stopped harvesting new crop after recent rainfall in the several parts of the country increased the moisture in soil, said trade sources. The onion supply from overseas was around 279.1 tonnes in Delhi on Tuesday, while total arrival including domestic supply was estimated to be ar...

Wholesale Inflation At 0.58% In November

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Monday December 16, 2019

Wholesale or headline inflation - the rate of increase in wholesale prices - is gauged by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI).

Mother Dairy Hikes Milk Price In Delhi From Today

Business | Indo-Asian News Service | Sunday December 15, 2019

The milk price component in wholesale price index has shown an upward trajectory for the past seven years.

Maharashtra Cloth Gives Away Free Onions On Purchases Worth Rs 1,000

Cities | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 15, 2019

A garment seller in Maharashtra's Thane district smelled a business opportunity in the sky-rocketing prices of onions and offered a kilogram of the kitchen staple free on purchase of items worth Rs 1,000.

UP Bride And Groom Exchange Garlands Of Onion, Garlic At Wedding

India News | ANI | Saturday December 14, 2019

A couple in Varanasi on their wedding day exchanged garlands as is the norm in Indian custom but instead of flowers the garlands were fashioned out of onions and garlic. The pair apparently wanted to make a statement against the high prices of onions.

Taking Steps To Import Onion, Restore Supply, Says Nirmala Sitharaman

India News | ANI | Friday December 13, 2019

Ensuring that the country will soon overcome onion crisis, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said the government was taking every step to import onions and restore their supply to the market.