Onion prices have dropped significantly in Indian retail markets since the federal government banned the export of those produce around a month ago. Across the country, the average retail price of onion is around Rs 30-40 per kg. Retail onion prices in Maharashtra, during the first week of December, were in the range of Rs 52-55 per kg. In Delhi, onions are selling at Rs 40 per kg as against Rs 60 per kg a month ago. Barring the Northeast, retail onion prices have dipped by Rs 15-20 per kg across the country (Source: Price Monitoring Cell, Ministry of Consumer Affairs).

Source: Indian Express January 09, 2024 14:26 UTC