Retail onion prices have soared 45% year-on-year, prompting the government to launch the 'Kanda Express' for transporting onions from Maharashtra to key cities across India.
Retail prices of onions have surged by 45% year-on-year and over 19% month-on-month
Aug 24, 2026
09:06 am
What's the storyThe Indian government will launch "Kanda Express" from Monday, a special train service to transport onions from Maharashtra's buffer stock to major consumption centers.
The move comes as retail prices of onions have surged by 45% year-on-year and over 19% month-on-month.
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