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The Indian government is taking immediate steps to reduce the impact of a 42.18% increase in vegetable prices, particularly onion prices, which have contributed to an overall retail inflation rise to 6.21% in October. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare has highlighted government initiatives such as the "Kanda Express" for bulk onion transportation to stabilize retail costs. The goal is to lower onion prices to around Rs.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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