Onion, tomato prices to fall in next 15-20 days: Govt
As per the trade data, onion and tomato prices are ruling in the range of Rs 70-80 per kg in the retail market of the national capital.
Dec 04, 2017, 17:02 PM ISTOnion prices to cool soon on arrivals from Raj, MP, says govt
Besides imports, the availability of onions is being improved in the country through direct sourcing of the crop from farmers for distribution in consuming areas, Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan added.
Nov 29, 2017, 18:46 PM ISTOnion prices fall to 2-year low of Rs 7/kg at wholesale market
The prices of the kitchen staple have fallen by more than 83 percent from Rs 41.30 per kg in September last.
Feb 11, 2016, 18:45 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 ISTGovt 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 ISTGovt hikes onion MEP to $700/tonne to check prices
The decision to increase onion MEP to USD 700 per tonne from USD 425 is taken as prices of onions at both wholesale and retail levels have been rising on lower output due to unseasonal rains earlier.
Aug 22, 2015, 18:20 PM IST