India has permitted limited exports of essential commodities like sugar, wheat, rice, and onions to the Maldives, despite strained relations between Male and New Delhi due to increasing Chinese influence. The move comes amid Indian restrictions on exports to manage local prices ahead of elections.
India, a leading exporter of rice, sugar and onions, has imposed various curbs on exports of these food commodities to keep a lid on local prices ahead of general election.
According to Friday’s announcement, there has been an increase of 5 per cent in the quotas for eggs, potatoes, onions, sugar, rice, wheat flour and dal (pulses).
India Maldives: India has permitted limited exports of essential commodities like sugar, wheat, rice, and onions to the Maldives, despite strained relations between Male and New Delhi due to increasing Chinese influence. The move comes amid Indian restrictions on exports to manage local prices ahead of elections.