MMTC floats tender for import of 10,000 tonnes of onion

Last Updated: Saturday, August 29, 2015, 14:15

State-owned MMTC has invited bids for import of 10,000 tonnes of onion from countries like Pakistan, Egypt, China and Afghanistan to boost domestic supply and check prices.

Govt okays bids for 1K tonnes of onion import, to buy more

Last Updated: Thursday, August 27, 2015, 20:11

The government, under pressure to check retail onion prices that have shot up to Rs 80 per kg across the country, Thursday approved bids for import of 1,000 tonnes of onion at Rs 45 per kg and has decided to buy more from overseas markets to boost domestic supply.

Government to import onions to bring down price, says minister

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 22:31

Union Minister for Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar defended the government on the issue of rising onion prices here Monday and claimed that the BJP never coined slogans like "Acche Din Aayenge (good days will come)".

With onion prices hitting Rs 80/kg, Centre asks states to crack whip on hoarders

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 21:55

Wholesale onion prices at Lasalgaon in Maharasthra, Asia's biggest onion market, have almost touched Rs 60/kg, while retail prices across the country have risen up to Rs 80 per kg, adding to consumer woes.

Onion prices to rise further due to tight supplies?

Last Updated: Monday, August 24, 2015, 19:29

Onion prices, which are already ruling at around Rs 80 per kg in most parts of the country, are likely to increase further by 10 percent on tight supplies due to unseasonal rains affecting the crops.

Centre importing 10,000 tonnes onion, asks states to curb hoarding

Last Updated: Monday, August 3, 2015, 23:47

With retail price of onion crossing Rs 50 per kg, the Centre Monday said it is in the process of importing 10,000 tonnes of onions and asked states to crack down on hoarders to ensure adequate supplies in the market.

India imported 8,041 tonnes of onion in Sept-Nov: Thomas

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 19:04

India imported more than 8,041 tonnes of onions during the period between September 1 and November 13 to contain the rise in the vegetable's prices, Parliament was informed Monday.

Onion import plans come to nought

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 29, 2013, 19:33

Government's plans to import onion to rein in its high prices have come a cropper as five of the six bids received were invalid and one eligible supplier quoted high price.

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.

India may import onion from Pakistan

Last Updated: Friday, August 16, 2013, 19:38

With the Centre mulling onion import to boost supplies, Amritsar based traders have asked their counterparts in Pakistan to seek permission for onion export to India through Attari-Wagah land route in a bid to enhance its availability in the country.

Onion crisis: Govt puts curbs on exports, looks for import

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 14, 2013, 14:33

With onion prices soaring to Rs 80 per kg in major cities, the government Wednesday took steps to boost supplies of the commodity by importing them and curbing their exports.