MIDDLEMEN BLAMED AS RETAIL PRICE OF ONIONS GOES UP
MIDDLEMEN BLAMED AS RETAIL PRICE OF ONIONS GOES UP
New Delhi: The large difference in wholesale prices of politically sensitive onions in markets such as Delhi, Indore, Chandigarh and Mumbai has taken the government by surprise despite several steps announced by it, including an advisory to states to crack down on hoarding and speculation.
Data available with the government showed that last week, the key kitchen ingredient was available for Rs. 12.75 a kg in the wholesale market in Delhi. But the retail price was Rs.24, nearly tw2ice the level. "It is quite surprising that the price doubles from the time it leaves Azadpur Mandi. Middlemen seem to be charging a huge premium" said an official.
New Delhi: The large difference in wholesale prices of politically sensitive onions in markets such as Delhi, Indore, Chandigarh and Mumbai has taken the government by surprise despite several steps announced by it, including an advisory to states to crack down on hoarding and speculation.
Data available with the government showed that last week, the key kitchen ingredient was available for Rs. 12.75 a kg in the wholesale market in Delhi. But the retail price was Rs.24, nearly tw2ice the level. "It is quite surprising that the price doubles from the time it leaves Azadpur Mandi. Middlemen seem to be charging a huge premium" said an official.
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