Govt lifts 20% export duty on onions from April 1, ensuring better prices for farmers and stable supply for consumers.

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

By TNI Team March 22, 2025 Agriculture News export duty farmers welfare Food Prices government policy India economy Market Trends Onion Export Rabi Crop Trade Policy

According to estimates by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, India’s rabi onion production for 2025 is expected to be 227 LMT, marking an 18% increase from last year’s 192 LMT.

Central government has imposed 40 per cent duty on the export of onions

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Indian farmers erupt in anger on 40% onion export duty

By Urvashi Khona August 22, 2023 Central government export duty Indian farmers maharashtra Onion onions price

Maharashtra-based farmers and exporters told The New Indian that the government’s decision was uncalled for

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

Indian farmers erupt in anger on 40% onion export duty

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