Govt starts offloading onion's buffer stock; Kanda Express starts

Onion prices in India have surged to around ₹42 per kg, prompting the Centre to launch the Kanda Express initiative from Monday. The programme will transport onions from Nashik to major consumption centres including Delhi, Chennai, Kochi and Guwahati, where retail prices are higher than the national average. Government is also releasing buffer stocks to increase market supply.