Maharashtra’s Nashik district. This action is in protest against the central government’s imposition of a 40% duty on onion exports. Consequently, onion auctions did not take place in most APMCs within the district on Monday, including Lasalgaon, renowned as India’s largest wholesale onion market, according to reliable sources.
Traders contended that the central government’s decision to levy a 40% export duty on onions until December 31, 2023 would have adverse repercussions on onion growers and the export of the essential kitchen ingredient.
