Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Bayer strengthens its phygital connect with Indian farmers as FarmRise app reaches 5 million usersThe initiative also includes digital marketplaces, satellite-based insights for risk protection, and AI-powered advisory, aiming to enhance...
13 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
No unusual price volatility despite West Asia tensions, Government says; ample food stocks in placeThe government states essential commodity prices are stable despite the West Asia crisis. Sufficient wheat and rice stocks are available fo...
06 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Vegetable prices crash up to 80% since January, deepening farm distressVegetable prices have fallen sharply since January. Potatoes are down 40 percent, onions 50 percent, and tomatoes up to 80 percent. This is...
01 Apr, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
Another Onion Express from Nashik arrives in Delhi, one more expected in next two daysAn Onion Express train carrying 1,341 tonnes of onions arrived in Delhi from Nashik to combat rising prices. This initiative aims to benefi...
17 Nov, 2024, 01.37 PM IST
Onion export ban to continue till March 31: GovtThe ban on export of onion till March 31, 2023, continues to control prices and ensure domestic availability, according to Consumer Affairs...
20 Feb, 2024, 02.27 PM IST
Average onion price in Delhi touches Rs 78 per kg; all-India average rate at Rs 50.35 per kg: Govt dataOn Monday, onion prices continued to stay at elevated levels in the national capital, with an average retail price of Rs 78 per kilogram, a...
30 Oct, 2023, 08.02 PM IST
Worried Delhi government writes to Centre for help on onion pricesIn a letter to Union Minister Radha Mohan Singh, Khan said that unseasonal rains which partially destroyed onion crops have led to their le...
23 Aug, 2015, 06.39 PM IST
Avoid panic buying: Delhi government tells people over onion pricesDelhi govt appealed to people to not indulge in "panic buying" as sufficient stock was available and said it will continue selling the vege...
21 Aug, 2015, 10.11 PM IST
Onion prices may rise due to supply crunchThe retail price of onions ranged between Rs 40 and Rs 70 per kg, prompting the government to monitor the availability and price of onions ...
21 Aug, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Onion prices in Delhi-NCR touch Rs 50/kg, government gets crackingTo keep the prices in check in coming days, government agencies SFAC and NAFED have swung into action and started selling onions via Safal ...
30 Jul, 2015, 11.21 PM IST
Government mulls importing onions to control price riseThe government is considering importing onions to boost domestic availability of the commodity and prevent spike in its prices.
28 Jun, 2015, 12.32 PM IST
As onion prices soar, Delhi govt may again open outletsDelhi Government is considering setting up of outlets across the city to make available the vegetable at reasonable rates.
06 Aug, 2013, 07.30 PM IST
- Onion prices in Bengal, Northeast rise due to low supply from Nashik & wily traders
Though the wholesale price is hovering between Rs 9 and Rs 9.50 per kg, consumers are being forced to shell out Rs 18-20 for a kilogram of ...
05 Mar, 2012, 04.56 AM IST
- CM blames media, sees price dip
Sheila Dikshit on Thursday claimed that the onion crisis was more of a media creation and the state govt held that there was no shortage of...
24 Dec, 2010, 07.02 AM IST
- Onion prices will ease very quickly: Govt
Faced with mounting criticism over sky-high onion prices, the government on Thursday asserted the situation will improve 'very quickly'.
23 Dec, 2010, 02.52 PM IST