Govt allows onion export to Bangladesh, UAE, Sri Lanka & 3 more countries
The Indian government has permitted the export of 99,150 metric tons of onions to six countries: Bangladesh, UAE, Bhutan, Bahrain, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka. This decision comes after the government had initially imposed a ban on onion exports to maintain sufficient domestic availability. The ban was enforced due to anticipated lower Kharif and Rabi crops in 2023-24 compared to the previous year, coupled with increased demand in the international market.