onions

Swiggy Order Note ‘Bhaiyya Pls Send Round Onions Bhaiyya Pls’ Goes Viral

28 Nov 2024

Onion prices have reached a whopping Rs 70-Rs 80 per kilogram in Delhi NCR. One resident took matters into his hands to procure the kitchen staple. In a viral Reddit post, a man can be seen making a plea for some extra onions while ordering through Swiggy, pointing out that...

Onions At Rs 80 Per Kg In Delhi And Mumbai: What’s Behind the Steep Price Hike?

11 Nov 2024

Onions, an essential part of Indian cuisine, are making citizens teary-eyed as their prices soar across markets in several cities. Wholesale prices have surged from ₹40-60 per kilogram to ₹70-80 per kilogram in just a matter of days, leading to distress among consumers. The price hike, which has particularly impacted...

India Lifts Minimum Export Price Requirement For Onions

13 Sep 2024

India has lifted the minimum export price (MEP) for onions, as announced by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). This move follows positive kharif crop forecasts and favorable monsoon conditions, alongside stable market conditions at both mandi and retail levels. Previously, on May 4, 2024, the government had removed...

Government imposes 40 pc export duty on onions to improve local supplies

19 Aug 2023

The government placed a 40% levy on onion exports on Saturday in order to keep prices stable and supplies adequate in the domestic market until December 31, 2023. The Finance Ministry said earlier today that they have slapped a 40% export duty on onions until December 31, 2023. "Government imposes...