onion exports

March 23, 2025 7:55 AM

Centre withdraws 20% duty on onion exports effective from April 1

The Central Government has announced the withdrawal of the 20 per cent export duty on onions, effective from April 1. The decision was notified by the Department of Revenue following a communication from the Department of Consumer Affairs, according to an official statement issued on Thursday. The export duty, initially imposed on September 13, 2024, was part of the government’s efforts to ensure sufficient domestic availability of onions. Over the past several months, the government employed...

India lifts ban on onion exports after robust production

India lifted the restrictions on onion exports from Friday. The decision comes on the heels of robust kharif crop production in 2024 and favourable monsoon forecasts, coupled with stable market conditions both at the mandi and retail levels. "All restrictions on onion export have been removed with effect from today," said Nidhi Khare, Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, at a press conference in Delhi. Khare said, "This is basically taking into account the Rabi 2024 production and approv...