India extends ban on onion exports indefinitely ahead of general election
- 24-Mar-2024
India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely – a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. Imposed by India – the world’s biggest exporter of the vegetable – in December, the ban was due to expire on March 31. Traders […]
Exports cause onion price hike in country, ministry sources
- 24-Jan-2024
LAHORE: The Ministry of Commerce officials caused hike in the onion price in the country, citing sources ARY News reported on Wednesday. Production ministry sources said that despite shortage of onion, 600,000 tonnes of the commodity were exported this year. “They started onion import after it caused shortage and the onion price increased manifold,” the […]
Govt decides to impose restrictions on onion export
- 17-Dec-2023
ISLAMABAD: The caretaker federal government has decided to impose restrictions on onion exports citing the continuous rise in the prices, citing sources, ARY News reported on Sunday. Sources told ARY News that the caretaker federal government imposed advance payments for discouraging the onion exports. Additionally, the government also fixed the minimum export price for the […]