The Centre on Thursday began retail sale of onions from its buffer stock in the national capital at Rs 35 per kg, offering consumers a 44% discount to the prevailing market price of Rs 62 per kg, as part of efforts to provide relief to consumers and contain prices ahead of the festive season.
Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said the recent rise in onion prices was driven by black marketing, hoarding and profiteering, while asserting that the country has adequate supplies to meet domestic demand during the festive season.
