Onion prices likely to cool down further with arrival of new kharif crop: Govt official

Onion prices likely to cool down further with arrival of new kharif crop: Govt official

New Delhi: Onion prices are expected to further cool down in the coming days as the arrival of fresh kharif crop has begun, a senior consumer affairs ministry official said on Wednesday. Currently, the average all-India retail price of onion is ruling at Rs 54 per kg and the prices have declined in the past … Read more

India exports over 45,000 tonnes onion after lifting ban

India exports over 45,000 tonnes onion after lifting ban

New Delhi: India has exported more than 45,000 tonnes of onion since the ban on outbound shipments was lifted early this month, a top government official said on Wednesday. These exports provided relief to farmers after curbs were imposed to keep domestic supplies steady ahead of general elections. The world’s biggest vegetable exporter banned exports … Read more

Tomato price rises to Rs 75 per kg in national capital

Tomato price rises to Rs 75 per kg in national capital

Retail tomato price on Friday shot up to Rs 75 per kilogram in the national capital while the rates in some parts of South India softened but were still high, according to government data. In Chennai, retail tomato price declined to Rs 63 per kg on Friday from the peak of Rs 100 per kg … Read more

Government issues 202 notices to e-commerce players for violating country of origin norm

Government issues 202 notices to e-commerce players for violating country of origin norm

The Union government on Tuesday said it has issued 202 notices to e-commerce players for incorrect declaration of ‘country of origin’ on products on their platforms in the last one year. The maximum number of such violations were found with respect to electronic appliances, followed by clothing and home products. Out of 217 notices, 202 … Read more