Minimum price for big onions up by Rs.20

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The minimum price for big onions has been increased from Rs.60 to Rs.80 to ensure a reasonable price for big-onion cultivators.

The Cabinet Paper presented by the Prime Minister in this regard was approved yesterday.

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Anmanpan Thursday, 05 March 2020 03:17 PM

Is this per kilo?

ANTON Thursday, 05 March 2020 03:37 PM

THIS TIME WE WERE MADE CRY NOT BECAUSE OF PEELING ONIONS, BUT BECAUSE OF RISING PRICES

Ralahamy Thursday, 05 March 2020 04:34 PM

If Rs.80/- will be the maximum price per kg. of Big Onion, then what on earth are we paying Rs.160/- to 180/- per kg.? Who is making more that 100% profit?

sss Thursday, 05 March 2020 06:24 PM

nothing will go to producing farmers. As usual the middle and retail sellers will keep it

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