Onion prices have surged again, with retail markets across the city selling a kilogram for Rs. 80. Just a week ago, prices ranged between Rs. 30 and Rs. 40 per kg, but the nearly doubled prices have led to a decline in both sales and consumption.
Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule on Friday said the Union government has taken all necessary steps to ensure that onion farmers do not face any problems.
Last week, India, the world's biggest exporter of onions, imposed a 40 per cent tariff on the export of the vegetable till December 31 to restrict overseas sales
Karimnagar: District Collector K Shashanka on Friday instructed officials to take steps to control the prices of essential commodities in the wake of the State-wide lockdown. Speaking at a review meeting with heads of various departments to discuss ways to control prices of essential commodities as well as problems in the transportation of essential goods, […]