Onion Exports
No ban on onion exports; $523 mln exported during Apr-Dec 2022: Govt
There is no ban on exports of onion and India has shipped the commodity worth USD 523.8 million during April-December 2022, the commerce ministry said on Sunday. It said that only the export of onion seed is restricted. "Government has not restricted or prohibited the export of onions," the ministry said in a statement. In December 2022, onion exports rose by about 50 per cent to USD 52.1 million. During April-December this fiscal, the exports rose by 16.3 per cent to USD 523.8 million. Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal in a tweet on Saturday stated that there is no ban on onion exports from India to any country and misleading statements suggesting the contrary is unfortunate. The statement came after a tweet by NCP leader Supriya Sule on February 25 on onion exports.
 "No ban on onion exports; $523 mln exported during Apr-Dec 2022: Govt")
Afghanistan halts onion exports to meet domestic demand as prices surge
Afghanistan has halted the export of onions to meet the demands of its internal markets as the prices have recently surged
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Russia-Ukraine conflict: Dehydrated onion exports from India take a 20% hit
Dehydrated or dried onions are largely exported from India to Europe which lifts 60 per cent of whole, cut, sliced, broken or as powdered bulbs from the country
Onion, edible oil prices to cool down during festival season: Centre
The Centre estimates onion production in the kharif season to be around 4.38 million tonnes
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Surge in onion prices adds another layer of pain for India's consumers
Onion prices are likely to remain firm during the current festive season before starting to moderate from mid-January when supplies rise from the new season crop
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Govt lifts ban on onion export, permits trade of all varieties from Jan 1
The onions, including Bangalore Rose onions and Krishnapuram onions, have been allowed to be exported from January 1, 2021
Centre lifts ban on onion exports from January 1 as prices plunge
Exports of all varieties of onion will be allowed, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a notification
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Govt allows exports of Bangalore rose onions, Krishnapuram onions
Easing ban on exports, the government on Friday allowed shipments of Bangalore rose onions and Krishnapuram onions with certain conditions
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Cong MP urges govt to lift onion export ban, calls it 'anti-farmer' move
Congress MP Rajeev Satav urged the government to withdraw its decision to ban the export of onions, saying it is an anti-farmer move and would affect them adversely, especially in Maharashtra
Maharastra govt to write to Centre seeking roll-back of ban on onion export
The Centre on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect, a move aimed at increasing availability and curbing prices of the commodity in the domestic market
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Maharashtra Congress to protest against govt's onion export ban tomorrow
The Central government on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect to increase availability and curb prices of the commodity in the domestic market
Sharad Pawar meets Goyal, urges govt to rethink ban on export of onions
NCP chief Sharad Pawar on Tuesday met Union commerce minister Piyush Goyal and demanded that the Centre reconsider its "sudden" decision to ban the export of onions
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Govt bans export of onions to check soaring prices, increase availability
The DGFT, an arm of the commerce ministry, deals with exports and imports-related issues
Govt allows onion exports from March 15, removes MEP as prices fall
The government last week decided to lift ban on export of onions in view of projected sharp fall in prices due to bumper rabi crop
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Onion jumps 30% to hit a two-week high as export curbs are lifted
Exporters resume business immediately after Paswan's Wednesday tweet announcing the decision
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Govt to lift ban on onion exports as prices likely to fall sharply
Sources said the decision was taken at a meeting of a Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by Home Minister Amit Shah
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Govt considering lifting ban on onion exports as prices soften in markets
Onion prices have come down to around Rs 60-70 per kg depending upon quality and locality from the peak of Rs 160 per kg last month
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Govt limits stock holding for onion retailers to 2 tonnes to curb hoarding
Retail onion prices have risen in the past two months due to short supply owing to fall in production of kharif (summer) crop after heavy rains.
Centre halves onion stock holding limit for retailers as price keeps rising
India exported $102 million worth of dehydrated onions in 2018-19
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Onion prices: Govt extends relaxed fumigation norms for imports to Dec 31
Traders who have imported onions without fumigation or having endorsement of such treatment on phytosanitary certificate will be allowed to fumigate in India through an accredited treatment provider
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