The central government on Monday removed the ban on the export of all varieties of onions with effect from January 1, 2021.
Earlier, the Centre had imposed a ban on the export of onions on September 14, 2020.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a release regarding the amendment in export policy of onions in which it said: "In exercise of powers conferred by section 3 of the Foreign Trade (Development and Regulation) Act, 1992, as amended, read with para 1.02 and 2.01 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20, the central government hereby makes an amendment in the September 14 notification amending the export policy of onion."
Onions, including Bangalore Rose onions and Krishnapuram onions, have been allowed for export from January 1, 2021.
(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
Ajit Pawar Apologies To Onion Farmers, Says Exports Ban Dealt A Big Blow India Lifts Ban On Onion Exports, Minimum Export Price Is... After Over 4-Month Ban, Centre Allows Onion Exports To 6 Neighbouring Countries US Millionaire, Who Died By Suicide, Owed $34 Million With $8,000 In Bank Elderly Man Slapped, Abused On Train Over Suspicion Of Carrying Beef UK's Seat Should Go To India: Ex-Diplomat On UN Security Council Reforms UNICEF Launches Emergency Tender For Mpox Vaccines To Help Hard-Hit Nations 8 Killed After Bus Carrying 47 Overturns In US State Of Mississippi: Report Trump "Disrespected Sacred Ground' At US Military Cemetery: Kamala Harris Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.