Govt extends export ban on onion to increase domestic availability

The government has extended the export ban on onion till further orders, according to a notification of the commerce ministry.
Earlier, it was prohibited till March 31 this year.
“Export prohibition on export of onions valid till 31st March 2024, is extended until further orders,” the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has said in a notification dated March 22.
DGFT is an arm of the ministry which deals with exports and imports-related issues.