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India exported a record 2.5 MT of onion 2022-23, which is an increase of 65% from the previous fiscal.

The procurement will ensure domestic wholesale rates remain stable and do not fall sharply because of the ban.

Imposes tighter stock-holding norms for wheat, allows duty-free import of yellow peas

The government enhanced the onion buffer stock target from 3 lakh tonnes to 5 lakh tonnes this year.

India is the biggest producer of onion and Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat have more than 70% share in…

They feel the centre’s move to impose export duty on onions till December 31, 2023 will adversely hit prices.

The government has created a buffer stock of 3 lakh tonne of onion for 2023-24 fiscal.