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India imposed a ban on onion exports last December amid concerns over domestic production shortfall caused by irregular rainfall, pushing prices up. The ban is in place until the end of the ongoing financial year.
According to sources, the decision has been taken following a recommendation from the External Affairs Ministry and after several countries made a request for the supply of onion from India.
"The government has misled us on the lifting of the ban on export of onions. No such decision has been made. This government has only one goal, that is to safeguard traders and kill farmers," said party's state unit chief Jayant Patil.
India, the world's second largest onion exporter, had banned shipments of the kitchen staple in December 2023 till March 2024 due to rising domestic prices and potential shortages. This led to a surge in onion prices in neighbouring countries.
India News: The ban on onion export, imposed to cater to the demand of onions in domestic markets, will be withdrawn. The GoM, led by Amit Shah, approved the expo