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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Riding the 'Kanda Express': Government ships 800 tonnes of buffer onions to Delhi at steep 36% discount

To shield consumers from soaring retail prices, the Central Government will supply onions in the national capital at Rs 35 per kg, a steep discount of roughly 36 per cent compared to current average market rates.

The Centre is mobilizing this intervention through its buffer stock maintained in Maharashtra, a major producing hub. Moving via the dedicated 'Kanda Express' rail service, the initial batch of 800 tonnes will arrive in Delhi on Wednesday.

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