Election Commission nod taken before lifting ban on onion exports: Govt sources

 The decision to lift the ban on exports of onion was on the recommendation of the Department of Consumer Affairs, which monitors the availability and price situation of onion in the country. File | Photo Credit: PTI The Centre has taken permission from the Election Commission of India to lift the onion export ban as … Read more

Centre allows 99.5k tons of onion exports to 6 neighbouring nations

On December 8, 2023, the government put a domestic ban on the export of onions. | Photo Credit: ANI The Centre on April 27 said it has allowed exports of 99,500 tonnes of onions, mainly sourced from Maharashtra, to six neighbouring countries despite the ban on shipments. The Centre has also allowed exports of 2,000 … Read more

Govt extends ban on onion exports till further orders

The export ban on onion has been extended till further orders, a notification by DGFT said. File | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR  The Government has extended the export ban on onion till further orders to increase domestic availability and keep its prices under check. Earlier, it was prohibited till March 31 this year. “Export … Read more