India–New Zealand $20 billion FTA: List of sectors set to gain ground as the deal kicks inIndia and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement. This pact offers zero-duty access for most Indian exports. Key sectors like texti...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Removal of 20pc export duty on onion to boost farmers' income: Agriculture MinisterThe government's decision to remove the 20 per cent customs duty on onion exports starting April 1 aims to enhance farmers' income by allow...
24 Mar, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
India removes 20% export duty on onions effective April 1The government has decided to lift the 20 per cent export duty on onions from April 1 to protect farmers' interests. This move comes as oni...
22 Mar, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
Remove 20 per cent export duty on onions: Ajit Pawar to CentreAjit Pawar, Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister, has written to the Union Commerce Minister. Pawar seeks removal of the 20% export duty on ...
19 Dec, 2024, 02.54 PM IST
Duty hike on crude, refined oils to hugely benefit farmers: OfficialThe government has increased customs duty on crude palm and refined sunflower oil to 20% and 32.5%, respectively, benefiting farmers by boo...
14 Sep, 2024, 10.51 AM IST
Centre removes minimum export condition on onions; effective immediatelyThe government has removed the minimum export condition on onion exports with immediate effect. Previously, a minimum export price of $550 ...
13 Sep, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Duty hike effect: Onion exports down by 50%India’s onion exports fell over 50 percent in June, hindered by a minimum export price of $550 per tonne and a 40 percent export duty, maki...
08 Aug, 2024, 12.57 AM IST
Export duty on onions to stay as domestic prices recoverIndia's central government is unlikely to remove the 40% export duty on onions imposed last month, as domestic onion prices have almost dou...
18 Jun, 2024, 09.00 PM IST
India imposes export duty of 40% on onionsCurrently, the export of onion is banned. However, the government allows shipments to India's friendly nations. It has permitted a specifie...
03 May, 2024, 10.31 PM IST
Onion prices in India may stay high for at least a monthOnion prices are likely to stay high for around a month due to limited supplies, while exports remain strong after the removal of a 40% exp...
01 Nov, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
Why are onion exports continuing in substantial volumes despite an export duty of 40%? An explainerVeteran trade insiders say the reason why exports are still continuing in high volumes is under invoicing of onion prices by exporters, as ...
26 Oct, 2023, 02.45 PM IST
40% duty on certain onion varieties may be rolled backThe government on August 19 imposed a 40% duty on all types of onions exported from India to tame strong bullish trend in onion prices. Thi...
26 Sep, 2023, 12.56 AM IST
Onion traders in Nashik district go on indefinite strike, suspend auctions; minister warns actionOnion traders in Nashik, Maharashtra, have suspended auctions indefinitely in protest against the government's decision to increase export ...
20 Sep, 2023, 10.08 PM IST
Onion auctions to resume at APMCs in Nashik from August 24: Traders' representativeOnion auctions at all Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) in Nashik district, Maharashtra, will resume after a three-day closure...
23 Aug, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
40 pc export duty on onions: Govt's policy neither beneficial to farmers nor consumers, claims Sena (UBT)The Shiv Sena (UBT) on Tuesday slammed the Centre over its decision to impose 40 per cent export duty on onions, and claimed the government...
22 Aug, 2023, 03.51 PM IST
Onion traders seek floor price for export dutyThe onion trade has requested the government to introduce a floor price for calculating export duty on onions in order to ensure fairness a...
22 Aug, 2023, 08.06 AM IST
Govt imposes 40% duty on onion exports to check price riseThe Finance Ministry through a notification imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions till December 31, 2023. The export duty comes amid ...
20 Aug, 2023, 02.02 PM IST