Govt abolishes 20% export duty on onion

New Delhi: “The government has decided that the 20% export duty on onions should be completely removed. The removal of export duty will enable our farmers’ hard-earned produce to reach global markets duty-free, securing better and more remunerative prices,” informed the Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shivraj Singh Chouhan.

Chauhan mentioned that earlier 40% export duty was levied on onions but when the price of onions started falling and farmers started getting less price, the government decided to reduce the export duty on onion from 40% to 20%. We have now decided to remove the remaining 20% as well.”

“The Modi Government is a farmer-friendly government and is giving remunerative prices to farmers, ensuring fair prices is its priority and commitment,” added Chouhan.