Opposition leaders demand Rs 3,000/quintal price for onions, demonstrate on highway in MaharashtraMaharashtra Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal stated the Maha Vikas Aghadi will continue its agitation. Farmers are demanding a guaran...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.07 PM IST
Onion farmers seek Rs 10,000 crore revival package, stable export policy from CentreMaharashtra onion farmers are facing a severe financial crisis. They are urging the central government for a special Rs 10,000 crore reviva...
31 May, 2026, 08.18 AM IST
Rohit Pawar joins onion farmers' protest; says govt must buy produce at Rs 25 per kgNCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar led a protest demanding the government buy onions at Rs 25 per kg. Farmers are selling produce at distress prices ...
18 May, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
Centre to procure onions at Rs 12.35 per kg rate from farmers, says ChouhanOnion farmers will receive Rs 12.35 per kg for their produce. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced this procurement p...
15 May, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
Centre launches subsidised onion sale at Rs 24/kg in Delhi, Mumbai, AhmedabadThe central government initiated subsidised onion sales in Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad at Rs 24 per kg. Union Food Minister Prahlad Joshi ...
04 Sep, 2025, 02.29 PM IST
Onion growers allege financial loss due to non-transparent procurementOnion farmers in Maharashtra are protesting against NAFED, alleging non-transparent procurement practices that lead to financial losses. Th...
23 Aug, 2025, 03.39 PM IST
As state polls loom, Centre buys Maharashtra onions at 74% higher priceThe government in Maharashtra is procuring onions at a significantly higher price than last year in preparation for the upcoming assembly p...
09 Jul, 2024, 01.58 AM IST
Stop Nafed's onion procurement till irregularities are investigated, demand farmersOnion growers are demanding the suspension of Nafed's onion procurement operations due to reported irregularities found by a Nafed team dur...
24 Jun, 2024, 07.23 AM IST
Onion buffer stock not even 10% of FY25 targetGovernment's procurement of onions for buffer stock creation for price stabilisation operations falls short of 2024-25 target by 90%. Delay...
18 Jun, 2024, 12.24 AM IST
Government to begin procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of rabi onion in 2-3 days to protect farmers' interestGovernment ensures procurement of 5 lakh tonnes of rabi onion to support farmers amidst export ban extension. Measures to stabilize mandi p...
26 Mar, 2024, 08.57 PM IST
Govt assures onion farmers there won't be export ban impact; will buy 2 lakh tonne for buffer stockOn December 8, the Centre banned onion exports till March 31 next year to increase domestic availability and keep prices under check. This ...
12 Dec, 2023, 10.08 AM IST
NCCF procures 2,826 tn onion from farmers for buffer stock; to scale up buying in coming daysThe National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) has purchased 2,826 tonnes of onions directly from farmers in the last four ...
26 Aug, 2023, 04.53 PM IST
Centre to buy 2 lakh metric tonnes onion at Rs 2,410 per quintal: FadnavisThe Centre has announced plans to purchase two lakh metric tonnes of onions in Maharashtra to provide relief to producers. The government w...
22 Aug, 2023, 11.47 AM IST
Nafed to begin onion procurement from 3 mandis in Gujarat from Thursday"Farmers are requested to bring their good quality and dried stock to the procurement centres to avail better rates at these centres," the ...
08 Mar, 2023, 11.06 AM IST
Government may provide direct subsidy to states to fight onion menaceThe Centre is exploring the option of giving direct subsidy to states from the price stabilisation fund to procure onions.
25 Aug, 2015, 04.00 AM IST
BJP playing politics on onion prices: AAPThe allegation came a day after the Delhi government announced it would sell onions at Rs 40 per kg at 280 fair price shops.
08 Aug, 2015, 01.21 PM IST
Delhi government to get onions directly from market to rein in pricesOnion is selling between Rs 90 to 100 per kg in most of the retail markets in the city.
25 Oct, 2013, 09.43 PM IST