Page 2 - Onion Exports
Govt could look at Israel, Brazil models for onion storage: Ficci study
For ensuring cost-effective storage of onions, Ficci said the emphasis should be laid on building low-cost farm gate storage
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Centre to facilitate onion imports as retail price hits Rs 80 a kg
This decision was taken at a meeting of the inter-ministerial committee on Tuesday as it again reviewed the prices and availability of onions
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Asia onion prices soar to eye-watering levels after India bans exports
Asian consumers have developed a serious dependence on Indian onion supplies for go-to dishes
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Govt sets $850-a-tonne minimum price for onion exports, allows import
Decision follows sudden spurt in onion prices, which have more than doubled since August; Traders says govt action unwarranted
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Govt scraps 10% MEIS incentives on onion exports to curb domestic prices
MEIS rate had doubled to 10% last December, as prices ranged between Rs 1-3 a kg wholesale. The move took bulk prices to Rs 13 a kg steadily, and retail to Rs 20-25 a kg across the country
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Govt removes export incentives for onion to discourage outbound shipments
Under MEIS, the government provides duty benefits depending on product and country
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Onion prices rally in Asia as India restricts exports
Onion prices in Bangladesh have trebled in recent months , hitting an all time high of 100 taka ($1.22) a kg this week
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Minimum floor price of $850 per tonne imposed on export of onions
India has set a minimum price of $850 per tonne for overseas sale of onions
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Onion exports decline 14% to 9.45 lakh tonne in Apr-Jun
Onion prices are ruling firm in the domestic market driven by speculations and the government is considering restricting exports by imposing minimum export price
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Onion exports triple over FY16 after govt sales push
Apeda estimates onion exports at 2.39 million tonnes in April-December 2016
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India's onion exports treble, set new record on MEIS extension
Sops under MEIS were extended to boost exports, as realisations abroad were better than at home
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