Indian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Delayed sowing and adverse weather have impacted production, pushing prices up. Exporters warn that restrictions could jeopardize markets painstakingly regained after previous bans, potentially shifting buyers to competing nations and damaging India's trade reputation.

Recent hikes in procurement price have provided little relief, according to stakeholders, as onion farmers argue that prices are still below their cost of production.

Indian onion exporters are urging the government against imposing export curbs, citing a surge in wholesale prices at Lasalgaon market. Delayed sowing and adverse weather have…