Onion prices halve in less than two weeks following export ban

Following a government ban on onion exports, wholesale prices plummeted by 50%. With kharif onion arrivals increasing, prices at Lasalgaon AMPC dropped from Rs 39-40/kg to Rs 20-21/kg. Farmers hope for a reversal akin to the ethanol diversion decision. The ban triggered immediate price drops, though demand might stabilize prices temporarily. Arrival rates surpass expectations, notably at Lasalgaon, with good quality despite hailstorm impacts. The market anticipates stable or slightly decreasing prices in the coming weeks.