Apprehending further increase in onion prices from next month due to short supply, the government appears set to import the key kitchen ingredient to cool down domestic prices. While a formal decision is expected next week, sources said public sector companies have been asked to look at the possibility of shipping onion from Pakistan, China, Malaysia and Iran.<br /><br />Officials said there are indications of wholesale prices in major mandis going beyond Rs 30 a kg, which may result in a further spike in the retail markets. In fact, there are indications of significant reduction in daily arrival in two major onion mandis - Lasalgaon and Pimpalgaon - this month. The decrease is sharp in Pimpalgaon. Even if domestic supplies are not impacted, the import back up is expected to check unnecessary profiteering, explained officials.<br /><br /><br />For More information on this news visit : http://www.newsx.com/<br />Connect with us on Social platform at : http://www.facebook.com/newsxonline<br />Subscribe to our YouTube Channel : http://www.youtube.com/newsxlive
