Union Government on Monday banned the export of all varieties of onions with immediate effect. The move is aimed at increasing availability and checking the price of the commodity in the domestic market.
 
Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notification that the export of all varieties of onions is prohibited with immediate effect.
 
The DGFT, under the Commerce Ministry, deals with exports and imports-related issues.
 
The provisions under transitional arrangement shall not be applicable under this notification.