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Onion prices in India are anticipated to decrease further due to the arrival of the new kharif crop. The government has been selling onions from its buffer stock at subsidized rates to combat recent price increases. Over 4,850 tonnes of onions have been transported via railway to major cities, including Delhi, to enhance supply and stabilize prices.

(Agraria.pe) Global garlic imports in the first half of 2024 reached 741,829.9 tons, showing a drop of -1.5% compared to 2023 in the same period, according to information shared by market analyst Heber Chávez. In the first half of the year, the main importing country was Indonesia, with 25.9% of the volume imported globally. Below

Concerned by a sharp rise in onion prices driving overall inflation, the Indian government is taking swift action. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare highlighted the government's efforts to stabilize retail prices, including the introduction of 'Kanda Express' trains to transport onions to high-demand areas. These measures aim to bring retail onion prices down to around Rs. 35 per kilogram.