India circumvents onion export ban, grants limited quota to UAE despite prohibition extension

New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): India has allowed a limited quantity of onion exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), defying the extended ban on onion exports imposed until further notice. This allowance comes as a significant exception amid the prevailing ban on onion exports. The notification is issued under the authority in line with the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023. It amends the previous notification extending the quota of onion exports to the UAE, despite the ban extension. This decision traces back to earlier announcements by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, wherein the ban on onion exports was extended indefinitely until further orders. Notably, the ban extension was confirmed through a notification dated March 22, prohibiting the export of onions. India’s onion export policy has seen several alterations in recent months. Initially, a ban on onion exports was imposed until March 31. However, notifications extended the ban, allowing exceptions for specific ...