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The Indian government has increased the sale of onion buffer stock in wholesale markets to curb rising retail prices following the removal of export duty. Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare stated that they anticipate maintaining onion prices, with plans to expand subsidized retail sales nationwide. The government aims to sell onions at a subsidized rate of Rs 35 per kg in cities with prices above the national average.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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