Centre importing 10,000 tonnes onion, asks states to curb hoarding
With retail price of onion crossing Rs 50 per kg, the Centre Monday said it is in the process of importing 10,000 tonnes of onions and asked states to crack down on hoarders to ensure adequate supplies in the market.
Aug 03, 2015, 23:47 PM ISTIndia's onion crisis: Shortages after the best-ever harvest
The country has produced a record harvest, but many farmers in the onion bowl of Maharashtra have lost a large share of their crop damaged in storage, adding to the country`s inflation woes.
Jul 09, 2014, 10:10 AM IST