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July 26, 2025 – Onion Prices Hit ₹3000/Quintal in Rajasthan, Drop Below ₹800 in MP and UP

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The onion market on July 26, 2025, brought both shock and opportunity for Indian farmers. While Dungarpur mandi in Rajasthan reported a peak of ₹3000 per quintal, some mandis in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh saw prices as low as ₹400–₹800, pushing farmers to rethink their sale strategies.

So, what caused this wide price difference? Was it rain, quality variation, or mandi-level volatility? This report highlights the latest state-wise mandi prices, arrival quantities, and practical advice for farmers and traders to navigate the current market dynamics.

State-wise Onion Mandi Rates – July 26, 2025:

State	Mandi	Variety	Arrival (Tonnes)	Min Price (₹/Quintal)	Max Price (₹/Quintal)
Haryana	Dhand	Other	0.6	1500	2000
	Gurgaon	Other	98.5	1000	2000
	Narnaul	Onion	1.2	1900	2000
Madhya Pradesh	Sendhwa (F&V)	Red	0.2	400	800
Rajasthan	Bassi	Other	0.4	1700	2000
	Dungarpur	1st Sort	0.5	2500	3000
	Sriganganagar	Other	48	1600	2000
Uttar Pradesh	Aligarh	Red	70	1340	1460
	Fatehpur Sikri	Red	1.5	1300	1450
	Lalganj	Red	7	1150	1250
	Raebareli	Red	19	1350	1400

Price Trend Summary – Where Prices Rose, Where They Fell:

Dungarpur (Rajasthan) offered the highest price at ₹3000 per quintal due to limited supply and high-quality produce.
Good returns were also seen in Sriganganagar, Bassi, and Haryana’s Narnaul and Gurgaon, with price ranges between ₹1600 and ₹2000.
In contrast, Sendhwa (Madhya Pradesh) saw prices fall drastically to ₹400–₹800, well below the cost of production.
Mandis in UP like Aligarh, Fatehpur Sikri, and Raebareli showed weak rates between ₹1150 and ₹1460, insufficient for most small-scale farmers.

Farmer Advisory – How to Maximize Profit on Onion Sales:

If your onions are of 1st sort or clean quality, aim to sell in Dungarpur, Sriganganagar, or Narnaul, where demand and prices are higher.
If you're in regions like Sendhwa, avoid immediate sale if rates are below ₹800. Hold your stock if storage is possible. Price recovery is expected by early August.
For those with storage facilities, maintain onion quality to wait out the low-price phase especially as older rabi stocks clear out.
Consider direct selling or negotiating with local traders to avoid mandi commission cuts and secure slightly better prices.

Conclusion: The onion market remains volatile across India. While Rajasthan and Haryana offer bright prospects, farmers in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh are facing losses. Strategic selling based on location, quality, and timing is now more important than ever. Stay updated with daily mandi reports and act accordingly to ensure maximum profit from your harvest.