Onion Retail Price Archives - Odisha Connect https://odishaconnect.com/tag/onion-retail-price/ We Deep Dive Into The News Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:59:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.10 https://odishaconnect.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-OC_LOGO_web_NEW1-removebg-preview-32x32.png Onion Retail Price Archives - Odisha Connect https://odishaconnect.com/tag/onion-retail-price/ 32 32 Onion Prices Surge Ahead of Festive Season, Adding to Household Pressure https://odishaconnect.com/onion-prices-surge-ahead-of-festive-season-adding-to-household-pressure/ Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:59:39 +0000 https://odishaconnect.com/?p=12286

Onion prices have surged sharply across several Indian markets, with retail rates reaching ₹60–65 per kg from ₹30–35. The rise comes alongside increasing sugar prices, putting additional pressure on household budgets ahead of the festive season.

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Onion prices have suddenly surged across several parts of India ahead of the festive season, adding to household expenses. Retail prices that were earlier around ₹30–35 per kg have risen to ₹60–65 per kg in several markets.

The price rise has been reported across major markets, including Delhi-NCR and Nashik, with consumers feeling the impact on their daily kitchen budgets. According to the Department of Consumer Affairs, the average retail price of onions is around ₹42 per kg, nearly 19–20% higher than a month ago.

In Delhi-NCR, onions are reportedly selling at ₹60–65 per kg in vegetable markets. Nashik has witnessed an increase of more than 70% in onion prices over the past month.

Government Plans Buffer Stock Release

In response to the sudden price increase, the government is preparing to release onions from its buffer stock and supply them to cities facing shortages and higher prices.

The government has maintained that domestic onion production remains broadly similar to last year and that sufficient stocks are available to meet demand in the coming months. Officials have also pointed out that onion prices generally rise during August and September due to weather conditions and supply-chain factors.

Sugar Prices Add to Festive Pressure

The onion price surge comes at a time when sugar prices have also increased across the country. Retail sugar prices have reportedly crossed ₹65 per kg in some markets, with prices rising by around 15% in a month.

The rise in sugar prices has triggered a political debate, with opposition parties alleging that diversion of sugarcane towards ethanol production is reducing sugar availability and pushing up prices.

The Centre has rejected the claim, maintaining that there is no shortage of sugar and that ethanol production is not responsible for the price rise.

Indian sugar industry representatives have also said that adequate stocks are available. They attributed the price increase to lower sugarcane production due to weather conditions, higher crushing rates in Maharashtra, varietal issues in Uttar Pradesh and increased demand during the festive season.

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The government has raised the onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal for buffer stock purchases, marking the fifth increase this season. The move aims to ensure better returns for farmers while maintaining stable onion supplies and prices in the domestic market.

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The government has increased the procurement price of onions by 13% for its buffer stock programme in a move aimed at ensuring farmers receive better returns while maintaining adequate supplies and keeping retail prices under control.

Under the revised rates, the government will now procure onions from farmers at ₹2,125 per quintal, up from the earlier ₹1,875 per quintal. The new procurement price came into effect on July 4, 2026.

The decision is intended to protect farmers from price fluctuations while ensuring consumers are not affected by sharp increases in onion prices. The procurement is being carried out as part of the government’s buffer stock strategy to stabilize the market during periods of supply shortages.

Notably, this is the fifth increase in the onion procurement price during the current procurement season. Since June 1, the government has procured around 2,000 tonnes of onions for the buffer stock.

At the beginning of the season, the procurement price was ₹12.70 per kg. It was subsequently revised to ₹15.80 per kg on May 22, ₹16.50 per kg on June 13, ₹17.30 per kg on June 20, and has now been increased to ₹21.25 per kg from July 4.

According to estimates by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, India’s onion production for the 2025–26 crop year is expected to reach 30.737 million tonnes, almost unchanged from 30.767 million tonnes recorded in the previous year.

The Ministry of Consumer Affairs has stated that there is currently no shortage of onions in the country. Adequate stocks are available in major producing states such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, while mandi arrivals continue to remain strong.

Officials said around 50,000 tonnes of onions are arriving in wholesale markets across the country every day. The average wholesale price currently stands at ₹15 per kg, while onions are being sold at an average retail price of ₹31 per kg.

The government expects the higher procurement price to encourage farmers to sell their produce at remunerative rates while helping maintain sufficient buffer stocks to prevent future price spikes and ensure a steady supply of onions in the domestic market.

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