Onion price hits 20-month high despite govt's measures

At Lasalgaon mandi, Asia’s largest onion selling market, the onion price jumped Rs 1.50 a kg to Rs 32 a kg, the highest since January last year. Onion price hit the highest since January......

As Maharashtra farmers protest, onion prices soar again

Assembly elections in Maharashtra are scheduled later this month. The farmer protests are likely to affect the results, especially in the onion-growing belt of Nashik.  IMAGE: An onion-seller......

As onion prices near 2-year low, farmers want MSP fixed at Rs 8.5/kg

In the retail markets, fresh onion is sold between Rs 10 and Rs 12 a kg. Now, farmers have to sell onion at a loss of Rs 2-3 per kg if transport cost is included. With onion prices hovering around......