Govt okays import of another 4 crore eggs to stabilise market
12 traders have been allowed to import the eggs and the import permit will remain valid till 31 December

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The Ministry of Commerce has approved the import of 4 crore more eggs to increase supply and make the market stable.
A notification in this regard was issued by the ministry's internal trade-1 wing today (23 October).
According to the notification, 12 traders have been allowed to import the eggs and the import permit will remain valid till 31 December.
Earlier on 8 October, the ministry allowed seven designated firms to import of 4.05 crore eggs in a bid to address the volatility in the egg market.