Onion prices

Has Kejriwal govt been looting people of Delhi in the name of onions?

According to an RTI, the Kejriwal government has been deceiving the people of Delhi on account of subsidizing onion prices.

Sep 20, 2015, 17:47 PM IST

After onion, dal too becomes expensive

After onion, prices of Dal have soared in India in the last few weeks. Dal is a major source of protein for Indians.

Sep 11, 2015, 21:26 PM IST

Govt to import additional 1,000 tonnes of onion to boost supply

With retail onion prices staying at elevated levels, the government on Thursday decided to import an additional 1,000 tonnes to boost domestic supply and check prices.

Sep 10, 2015, 18:46 PM IST

Govt to import additional 1,000 tonnes of onion to check prices

Government will import additional 1,000 tonnes of onion to check prices, Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan said on Thursday.

Sep 10, 2015, 16:45 PM IST

Onion prices cool down to Rs 45/kg in Lasalgaon

The retail prices are still ruling high up to Rs 80 per kg across the country, making consumers' budget go haywire.

Aug 31, 2015, 15:41 PM IST

MMTC floats tender for import of 10,000 tonnes of onion

State-owned MMTC has invited bids for import of 10,000 tonnes of onion from countries like Pakistan, Egypt, China and Afghanistan to boost domestic supply and check prices.

Aug 29, 2015, 14:15 PM IST

Delhi govt flags off mobile vans with onions to ease prices

In a bid to provide onions at subsidised rates, Delhi Development Minister Gopal Rai on Friday flagged-off mobile vans from Azadpur Mandi to different parts of the city for the vegetable to be sold at "model price".

Aug 28, 2015, 22:17 PM IST

This online service provides onions at flat 50% discount: Read inside

The offer would be available in 10 cities across the country.

Aug 28, 2015, 18:18 PM IST

1,000 tonnes onion coming from Afghanistan every day

Onion is still fetching the rate of Rs 55-60 per kg in the retail market in several parts of Punjab.

Aug 28, 2015, 17:50 PM IST

Govt okays bids for 1K tonnes of onion import, to buy more

The government, under pressure to check retail onion prices that have shot up to Rs 80 per kg across the country, Thursday approved bids for import of 1,000 tonnes of onion at Rs 45 per kg and has decided to buy more from overseas markets to boost domestic supply.

Aug 27, 2015, 20:11 PM IST

Wholesale onion prices fall to Rs 48/kg at Lasalgaon

Onion prices in both retail and wholesale markets have shot up unabated in the last few weeks due to estimated fall in production in the 2014-15 crop year by five lakh tonnes.

Aug 27, 2015, 19:26 PM IST

Onion prices likely to fall as govt hikes MEP to $700 per tonne

The Commerce Ministry has hiked the minimum export price (MEP) of onions by USD 275 per tonne to USD 700 per tonne to ensure adequate domestic supply and contain price rise.

Aug 25, 2015, 23:10 PM IST

Onion prices fall to Rs 50/kg in Delhi as govt intervenes

Delhi government Tuesday claimed that the price of onions has come down in the wholesale markets in the national capital.

Aug 25, 2015, 23:02 PM IST

Onion prices fall below Rs 50/kg at Lasalgaon on export curbs

Wholesale prices of onion Tuesday fell below the Rs 50 per kg mark at the Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia's biggest onion market, due to curbs on exports and fear of action against hoarding.

Aug 25, 2015, 13:38 PM IST

Government to import onions to bring down price, says minister

Union Minister for Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar defended the government on the issue of rising onion prices here Monday and claimed that the BJP never coined slogans like "Acche Din Aayenge (good days will come)".

Aug 24, 2015, 22:31 PM IST

With onion prices hitting Rs 80/kg, Centre asks states to crack whip on hoarders

Wholesale onion prices at Lasalgaon in Maharasthra, Asia's biggest onion market, have almost touched Rs 60/kg, while retail prices across the country have risen up to Rs 80 per kg, adding to consumer woes.

Aug 24, 2015, 21:55 PM IST

Onion prices to rise further due to tight supplies?

Onion prices, which are already ruling at around Rs 80 per kg in most parts of the country, are likely to increase further by 10 percent on tight supplies due to unseasonal rains affecting the crops.

Aug 24, 2015, 19:29 PM IST

Onion prices to touch Rs 100 per kg soon?

Despite the government increasing the minimum export price (MEP) and allowing imports to raise domestic supply, the onion prices are showing no sign of cooling off.

Aug 24, 2015, 12:37 PM IST

Onions making you cry? Govt wants you to try paste & powder!

Wholesale prices of onion, which is widely used in Indian households, have risen to close to Rs 60 per kg while it is already selling around Rs 80 per kg in retail markets.

Aug 23, 2015, 13:07 PM IST