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Traders opposing the imposition of 40 percent export duty on onions have decided to call off their agitation.

Traders opposing the imposition of 40 percent export duty on onions have decided to call off their agitation.

While farmers of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra protested against the imposition of a 40 percent export duty on onions, the government has resumed onion procurement at Rs 2,410 per quintal

The statement came amid protests by farmers at several places in Maharashtra's Nashik district against the imposition of 40 percent duty on onion exports.

In view of the rising prices of onions in the country, the government has imposed an export duty of 40 percent on onions with immediate effect.