Check onion prices before selling: ₹5,000 per quintal in delhi and ₹4,800 in bihar

Farmers, if you are planning to sell your onion crop, check the latest mandi prices for October 09, 2026, before taking your produce to the market. Onion mandi prices varied across mandis in Bihar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi recorded a maximum price of ₹5,000 per quintal, while Chhapra in Bihar reported ₹4,800 and Shamli in Uttar Pradesh recorded ₹4,500 per quintal.

Terms of arrivals, Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi received the highest quantity, at 1,105.90 tonnes. It was followed by Kanpur (Grain) Mandi in Uttar Pradesh, with 350 tonnes, Ghazipur Mandi in Delhi, with 268.8 tonnes, and Varanasi Mandi, with 227.96 tonnes. Azadpur therefore recorded substantially higher arrivals than the other mandis covered in this report.

The table below provides the complete mandi-wise onion prices and arrivals for October 09, 2026, helping farmers compare rates across the listed markets before deciding where to sell their produce.

Onion Mandi Prices Today in Bihar, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh (October 09, 2026):

Arrival and Price Comparison:

1. On October 9, Azadpur Mandi recorded the highest maximum onion price at ₹5,000 per quintal. Its minimum price was ₹2,250 per quintal, showing a wide gap between the minimum and maximum rates recorded there. In Bihar, the maximum price reached ₹4,800 per quintal in Chhapra and ₹4,700 in Madhubani.
2. Uttar Pradesh, Shamli recorded a maximum price of ₹4,500 per quintal, with rates ranging from ₹4,000 to ₹4,500. Noida and Prayagraj both reported maximum prices of ₹4,000 per quintal. Varanasi recorded a maximum of ₹3,700, while the maximum price in Kanpur (Grain) was ₹3,500 per quintal.

Which Mandi Received the Highest Onion Arrivals?

1. Azadpur Mandi topped the list with 1,105.90 tonnes of onion arrivals. Kanpur (Grain) followed with 350 tonnes, while Ghazipur received 268.8 tonnes and Varanasi recorded 227.96 tonnes.
2. Among the other markets, Bulandshahr received 112 tonnes, Chhapra recorded 110 tonnes, and both Madhuban and Motihari reported 100 tonnes each. On the lower end, Buxar received 2.5 tonnes, Shamli 3.5 tonnes and Sikandrabad 4 tonnes.

Advice for Farmers:

1. Before selling your crop, compare today’s mandi prices along with arrival figures in nearby markets. Azadpur recorded the highest maximum price among the listed mandis, but it also received considerably higher arrivals than the other markets. The maximum rate does not necessarily mean that every farmer’s entire lot will sell at that price.
2. Consider the quality and sorting of your onions, the rates available for your particular variety, and the cost of transporting your produce. If another mandi is offering a higher price, calculate the additional transport expenses before deciding where to sell. This comparison can help you make a more informed selling decision.

(FAQs):

1. What was the highest onion mandi price on October 09, 2026?

Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi recorded the highest maximum price among the listed markets at ₹5,000 per quintal.

2. What was the onion price in Bihar today?

Chhapra recorded a maximum price of ₹4,800 per quintal, while Madhubani reached ₹4,700 per quintal.

3. What was the onion price in Uttar Pradesh today?

Shamli recorded a maximum price of ₹4,500 per quintal. Noida and Prayagraj reached ₹4,000 per quintal.

4. Which mandi received the highest onion arrivals?

Azadpur Mandi in Delhi recorded the highest arrivals at 1,105.90 tonnes.

5. How can farmers get the best price for onions?

Farmers should compare mandi rates, check onion quality and grading, and calculate transportation costs before selecting a market.