The Indian government on Monday lifted the export ban on all varieties of onions with effect from January 1 next year.
New Delhi had suddenly imposed ban on onion export in last September.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade, an arm of the commerce ministry, said, “The export of all varieties of onions…has been made free with effect from January 1, 2021.”
Earlier this month, the Indian government had also extended the relaxed norms for onion imports until January 31 in an attempt to boost domestic supply of onions while also ensuring the stability of its price.
The relaxation, however, will be subject to certain conditions. Imported onions that have not been fumigated will undergo the procedure at the Indian ports, the ministry said.❐
