date:Aug 28, 2023
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There was a sharp rise in onion prices in Nepal following the imposition of the export duty by the Indian government. As Nepal imports almost all its onion requirements from India, the hefty export duty has created shortages in the domestic market.
Usually the Kalimati Fruit and Vegetable market in Kathmandu imported 100 tons of onions on average but with the imposition of the export duty, this number has dipped to 40 tons on Sunday and Monday. From Tuesday, the exporters have stopped import