Exports during the same period in 2012-13 fiscal stood at Rs 1,590.79 crore (Rs 15.9 billion), according to National Horticultural Research Development Foundation data.
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
Citing the sharp rise in food prices, economists at a foreign bank have forecast a steeply higher retail inflation print for July, pegging it at 6.7 per cent, up 190 basis points from the previous month. Deutsche Bank India economists led by chief economist Kaushik Das, in a report on Monday ahead of the monthly inflation print and the Reserve Bank's monetary policy review, said that the July consumer price-based inflation index (CPI) is likely to print at 6.7 per cent on-year as against 4.8 per cent in June. The Reserve Bank is widely believed to leave the key interest rates unchanged for the fourth time in its upcoming bi-monthly monetary policy decision on August 10.
The supplies through the land route has been stuck as authorities have made it mandatory for exporters to possess 'irrevocable letters of credit' issued before January 4.
The Pakistan government on Monday appeared divided over resuming onion exports to India with the Agriculture Ministry not averse to lifting the ban but the Commerce Ministry has some reservations.
It pairs brilliantly with appams, neer dosas and steamed rice.
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With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.
Increased harvesting is expected to boost supply
Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said on Thursday onion prices will ease in the next two-three weeks as fresh output arrives from Maharashtra and other states, providing relief to consumers.
England pace bowler Graham Onions may be ruled out of the opening match of the three-Test series against South Africa starting at the Oval on Thursday after a hamstring strain forced him to miss training on Wednesday.
Prices start downward trend but rainfall, supply restrict climbdown.
Prep and marinate the paneer overnight or a day in advance so that you can whip this dish up in just 30 minutes before your guests arrive.
Your Rajasthani dish can be put together in 30 minutes.
It's the ultimate recipe to try with tomato prices skyrocketing.
While the days are still not that warm, nourish your soul with two unusual khichdis.
England fast bowler Graham Onions has been hailed as a legend after taking his team to an incredible third Test draw against South Africa
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A wonderful addition to your weekend spread.
This light, tasty preparation can be eaten with ghee rice or even by itself.
In a bid to boost onion exports and ensure remunerative prices to farmers, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday night decided to remove quantitative restrictions on its export.
This useful paste should always be at striking distance in your kitchen.
A restaurant-style dinner on a budget, this dish goes well with steamed rice or hot rotis.
Not only primary vegetables, but also additives like garlic, ginger and chilly have recorded a sharp increase in prices
Though the surveys were still going, the IT sleuths said they are investigating the records and books of accounts of these traders to ascertain the mismatch between physical stocks of goods and stocks maintained in account books.
The ban on onion export is temporary and will be reviewed every two weeks until its prices decline below Rs 15 per kg.
Three bills were introduced in Lok Sabha on Tuesday amid uproar with members from Left parties trooping into the Well to protest against rising prices of onion while other members raised the Telangana issue.
The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity.
Trade sources believe that tomato supply from Maharashtra has slumped due to incessant rain in the state towards the fag end of the monsoon season, reports Dilip Kumar Jha.
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'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'
You can turn out dairy-free bites using tofu instead of paneer.
Onion exports are likely to fall in 2007-08 due to congestion at the ports.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
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