Onion prices soar, to remain high till October

Last Updated: Sunday, August 2, 2015, 16:48

Unseasonal rains, lower production and resultant shortages have made the onion dearer again, with prices soaring. Merchants say the prices will remain high till October when the next crop reaches markets across the country.

Vegetable prices likely to climb 20-25%: Assocham

Last Updated: Sunday, April 5, 2015, 15:47

Prices of vegetables are likely to jump 20-25 per cent in coming days as untimely rains and hailstorms have damaged crops, says a study.

Centre plans potato, onion buffer stock to check price rise

Last Updated: Sunday, January 11, 2015, 17:48

Fearing price rise becoming an issue during Delhi assembly polls, the Centre has decided to create a buffer stock of potato and onion to check prices in Delhi-NCR region.

Vegetable prices again spike in Delhi; retailers blame bad weather

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 6, 2015, 11:29

Owing to bad weather and export demand from Pakistan, vegetable prices in Delhi have spiked above average.

Vegetable prices go through the roof in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 09:27

Basic household vegetables like capsicum and tomatoes are being sold at four times the regular price while even potatoes are selling above the normal rate.

Food inflation in double digits, RBI may raise rates

Last Updated: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 12:02

After a gap of over five months, food inflation entered the double-digit zone at 10.05 percent for the week ended August 20, with Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee describing the trend as "disturbing" and experts saying RBI may go in for another rate hike.

Food inflation rises to over 4 month high of 9.90%

Last Updated: Thursday, August 11, 2011, 12:50

Food inflation climbed to a four-and-half month high of 9.90 percent in the last week of July, increasing the burden on households on the back of costlier onions, fruits and protein-based items.