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‘Rs 12.35/kg won’t even pay for fertiliser, labour’: Maharashtra onion farmers call Centre’s procurement price inadequate
May 17, 2026 2:54 pm
The price crash has been attributed to a combination of bumper production and a disruption in export markets.
Angry farmer dumps 2,500 kg of onions at Nandgaon APMC as prices crash to Re 1
May 12, 2026 4:51 pm
The price crash has left thousands of onion cultivators across Maharashtra in severe financial distress, with many unable to recover the costs of seeds, fertilisers, and logistics.
Onions at Rs 70-75/kg, potatoes at Rs 35: Rising vegetable prices in Kolkata irk buyers; officials predict price dip in coming days
November 20, 2024 4:13 pm
A recent surprise inspection by a state government task force revealed significant price disparities between wholesale and retail markets in areas like Maniktala, Bagmari, and Gurudas Market.
Onion prices hit Rs 100 per kg in Chandigarh: Supply scarcity and crop damage fuel surge
November 11, 2024 10:39 am
Damaged crops, heavy rainfall and various other reasons have been attributed to the skyrocketing prices.
Why onion prices remain bullish despite steep export duty, MEP
August 13, 2024 9:47 am
A look at why onion prices continue to remain on the higher side and why there might be little the government can do to cool it down.
Govt imposes 40% export duty on onion effective May 4
May 03, 2024 11:06 pm
Besides, it has extended the duty exemption on imports of yellow peas covered by the bill of entry issued on or before October 31, 2024.
No more tears! Export ban makes onion ‘cheapest’ vegetable
January 09, 2024 3:34 am
Barring the Northeast, retail onion prices have dipped by Rs 15-20 per kg across the country
Onion prices continue to be bullish despite export squeeze
October 12, 2023 10:02 pm
The export duty and the complete squeeze on exports have not made much difference to the wholesale price of onion in the markets
Express View on export ban: The onion diktat
August 24, 2023 11:37 pm
Government’s short-sighted move on exports sparks resentment in growers, threatens country’s credibility as global supplier
Nafed to begin procurement of onion in Gujarat
March 08, 2023 10:41 am
The intervention is aimed at giving “immediate relief” to the farmers and providing "stability to the onion market” in the state.
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