OnionProcurement

From fields to borders: Onion exports surge amid price boost

India exported 2.60 lakh tons of onions in the financial year 2024-25, following the lifting of the export prohibition on May 4, 2024.

WATCH | Centre’s priority protection of farmers and consumers: Maha Agri min on Onion procurement

In a significant move, the Indian government has decided to procure a massive 5 lakh tons of onions at a fixed rate of 2,410 rupees per quintal. This decision aims to benefit consumers by offering onions at just Rs. 25 per kg. Maharashtra’s Agriculture Minister Dhananjay Munde praised the procurement drive as ‘historic.’ To bolster […]