Onion prices up 59%, govt ramps up 'Kanda Express' supplies to cool market
- Posted on August 24, 2026
- By Business News Today
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India's government is addressing the escalating onion crisis by deploying specialized railway cargo services to transport substantial buffer reserves from Nashik's production centers to high-demand metropolitan regions. This strategic initiative aims to stabilize volatile market prices driven by seasonal supply constraints and inflationary pressures. The 'Kanda Express' program represents a coordinated intervention to ensure adequate vegetable availability while mitigating consumer price impacts across the nation's urban centers.
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