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MUMBAI: India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely —a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. Imposed by India — the world’s biggest exporter of the vegetable — in December, the ban was due to expire on March 31. Traders had anticipated it would be …

MUMBAI: India has extended its ban on onion exports indefinitely —a surprise move that comes ahead of a general election and is set to exacerbate high prices in some overseas markets. Imposed by India — the world’s biggest exporter of the vegetable — in December, the ban was due to expire on March 31. Traders had anticipated it would be …