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India Business News: The ban on export of onion will continue till its previously announced deadline of March 31 as the government is keen to keep prices under check and ensure domestic availability.
Onion Export Ban: The ban on export of onion will continue till its previously announced deadline of March 31 as the government is keen to keep prices under check and ensure domestic availability.
The ban on export of onion till March 31, 2023, continues to control prices and ensure domestic availability, according to Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh. Modal wholesale onion prices in Lasalgoan rose 40.62% to Rs 1,800 per quintal. The ban may continue post March 31 due to lower rabi onion production, especially in Maharasthra.