Cabinet approves reimbursement to 4 government agencies for import of pulses

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 13:22

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared reimbursement of Rs 113 crore of losses on pulses imported between 2006-11 by four government agencies.

Will onion prices fall as govt asks MMTC to import 10,000 tonnes of onion?

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 18, 2015, 18:29

Government has also directed cooperative Nafed to cancel its tender.

Will onion prices fall as NAFED floats tender to import 10,000 tonnes?

Last Updated: Monday, August 17, 2015, 17:45

The availability of imported onions would further improve supplies and check price rise, Agriculture Secretary Siraj Hussain said.

Onion prices to come down in next 10 days: Thomas

Last Updated: Friday, October 25, 2013, 13:38

Onion prices have been ruling at Rs 70-90 per kg in most parts of the country and even touched Rs 100 per kg in some cities like Patna and Jammu.

Onion price touches Rs100/kg; to remain high for 2-3 weeks

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 17:17

Refusing to ban export of onion, the Centre asked state governments to invoke Essential Commodities Act to crackdown on hoarders.

NAFED floats tender to import Onions amid high domestic prices

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, 13:55

After Onions touched an all time high of Rs 90 per kg, co-operative major NAFED on Wednesday floated tender for import of the bulb from Pakistan, Iran, China and Egypt.

Onion wholesale prices down Rs 5/kg; retail rates still high

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 19:23

Wholesale prices of onion Tuesday declined by Rs 5 at Rs 40-45 per kg, although retail rates continued to rule at the uncomfortable level of Rs 60-70 a kilo.

Onion prices: CCI seeks information from state govts

Last Updated: Sunday, September 22, 2013, 14:26

With onion prices continuing to rule high across the country, fair trade regulator CCI is seeking information from state governments to check whether market entities are indulging in cartelisation.

Onion price: Centre mulls MEP hike; asks states to check speculation

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 15:23

The Centre has directed states to take action against traders who create an artificial shortage of onions and is considering curbs on overseas sales by increasing the minimum export price to USD 900 a tonne.

Onion prices jump back to Rs 80/kg; Nafed floats import tender

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 15:14

Onion retail prices jumped back to Rs 70-80 per kg today, up by 10 per kg from yesterday's level.

Nafed sells onions at Rs 55/kg in Delhi; import tender next wk

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 17:12

Cooperative major Nafed may float a tender early next week for importing onions to boost domestic supplies and curb prices that have risen to Rs 70-80 per kg in retail markets across major cities.

Govt to appoint CVOs in multi-state societies to check graft

Last Updated: Sunday, March 31, 2013, 14:15

The government has decided to appoint chief vigilance officers (CVOs) in multi-state cooperatives like IFFCO, NAFED and KRIBHCO to look into allegations of corruption and check other irregularities.