Import tax on Big Onions increased

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Import tax on a kilo of Big Onions will be increased from Rs 35 to 50 by Rs.15 with immediate effect, Ministry of Co-operatives and Internal Trade said today

The tax increase is expected to control imports and increase the prices of local produce which is being harvested.

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PopCorn Tuesday, 02 December 2014 10:31 AM

Need money for the cut outs and posters! Nice!

Election Bonus Tuesday, 02 December 2014 10:42 AM

Election bonus by the government ... EAT NOW

udarath Tuesday, 02 December 2014 10:43 AM

That 15 rupees of onions increase is big weight to us

udarath Tuesday, 02 December 2014 10:56 AM

That 15 rupees of onions increase is big weight to us

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