Onion auction to remain closed indefinitely in Nashik wholesale markets to protest 40% duty on export: Traders

Synopsis Onion auctions have shut indefinitely in all agriculture produce market committees (APMCs) in Maharashtra’s Nashik district to protest against India’s decision to impose a 40% duty on the staple’s exports. Traders said the government’s decision would harm onion growers in the state, and urged the government to provide onions through the public distribution system. […]