Edited By: Mohammad Haris
Last Updated: February 26, 2023, 16:09 IST
The assertion got here after a tweet by NCP chief Supriya Sule on February 25 on onion exports. (Image: IANS)
Onion exports in December 2022 rose about 50 per cent to $52.1 million; exports throughout April-December this fiscal elevated 16.3 per cent to $523.8 million
The authorities has not restricted or prohibited the export of onion, and India has shipped the commodity value $523.8 million throughout April-December 2022, the commerce ministry stated on Sunday. It stated solely the export of onion seed is restricted.
“Government has not restricted or prohibited the export of onion. The extant export coverage of onions is ‘free’. Only the export of onion seed is ‘restricted’ and that too is permitted underneath Authorisation from DGFT,” the ministry said in a statement.
In December 2022, onion exports rose by about 50 per cent to $52.1 million. During April-December this fiscal, the exports rose by 16.3 per cent to $523.8 million.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal in a tweet on Saturday stated that there is no ban on onion exports from India to any country and misleading statements suggesting the contrary is unfortunate.
The statement came after a tweet by NCP leader Supriya Sule on February 25 on onion exports.
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