Onion prices showed a significant variation across markets on August 25, 2026. In Maharashtra, Rahuri, Rahata and Ramtek markets recorded maximum prices of ₹5,000 per quintal. Meanwhile, Keshopur Market in Delhi reached ₹4,500, while Chhapra and Motihari markets in Bihar recorded prices of up to ₹4,200 per quintal.
A notable point was the strong price at Rahuri Market, where onion arrivals reached 3,041 tonnes, the highest among the markets listed. Despite the heavy arrivals, the maximum price remained at ₹5,000 per quintal.
Uttar Pradesh showed a different trend. Prayagraj Market received 312.7 tonnes of onions but recorded a maximum price of only ₹900 per quintal. In contrast, Shamli Market had just 2 tonnes of arrivals but reached ₹4,000 per quintal. This wide variation shows why farmers should compare both prices and arrivals before choosing a market.
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State
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Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Delhi (NCT) | Keshopur Market Onion Price | 150.69 | Onion | ₹ 2,300 | ₹ 4,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ayodhya Market Onion Price | 60.8 | Other | ₹ 1,600 | ₹ 1,700 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Etawah Market Onion Price | 110.7 | Other | ₹ 2,400 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Fatehpur Market Onion Price | 15 | Other | ₹ 2,900 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Gorakhpur Market Onion Price | 29.3 | Other | ₹ 1,450 | ₹ 1,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hardoi Market Onion Price | 85 | Other | ₹ 1,150 | ₹ 1,200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow Market Onion Price | 31.8 | Other | ₹ 2,450 | ₹ 2,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Jaunpur Market Onion Price | 35 | Other | ₹ 2,900 | ₹ 3,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Noida Market Onion Price | 30 | Other | ₹ 3,400 | ₹ 3,500 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Prayagraj Market Onion Price | 312.7 | Other | ₹ 860 | ₹ 900 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Saharanpur Market Onion Price | 201 | Other | ₹ 2,200 | ₹ 3,800 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Shamli Market Onion Price | 2 | Other | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Varanasi Market Onion Price | 97.08 | Other | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,400 |
| Maharashtra | Amravati Fruit & Vegetable Market Onion Price | 10.8 | Local | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Pune Market Onion Price | 936.4 | Local | ₹ 1,000 | ₹ 4,000 |
| Maharashtra | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Market Onion Price | 645.6 | Other | ₹ 1,700 | ₹ 4,100 |
| Maharashtra | Rahata Market Onion Price | 280.8 | Unhali | ₹ 600 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Rahuri Market Onion Price | 3,041.00 | Other | ₹ 500 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Ramtek Market Onion Price | 2.2 | Unhali | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 5,000 |
| Maharashtra | Satara Market Onion Price | 10.4 | Other | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 4,500 |
| Bihar | Chhapra Market Onion Price | 110 | Other | ₹ 3,500 | ₹ 4,200 |
| Bihar | Maharajganj Market Onion Price | 4 | First Grade | ₹ 3,400 | ₹ 3,500 |
| Bihar | Motihari Market Onion Price | 75 | Other | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 4,200 |
| Bihar | Saharsa Market Onion Price | 18 | Onion | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 2,200 |
Rahuri Market in Maharashtra recorded the highest onion arrivals at 3,041 tonnes, while its maximum price reached ₹5,000 per quintal. Pune received 936.4 tonnes and recorded a maximum price of ₹4,000, while Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar received 645.6 tonnes and reached ₹4,100.
In Delhi, Keshopur Market recorded 150.69 tonnes of arrivals, with onion prices ranging from ₹2,300 to ₹4,500 per quintal. In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj had 312.7 tonnes of arrivals, but its maximum price was only ₹900. Saharanpur recorded 201 tonnes and reached ₹3,800.
Bihar also recorded relatively strong prices. Chhapra received 110 tonnes and reached ₹4,200 per quintal, while Motihari recorded 75 tonnes and also reached ₹4,200. Shamli in Uttar Pradesh had only 2 tonnes of arrivals, yet the maximum price reached ₹4,000 per quintal.
The data shows that onion prices varied sharply between markets. Arrivals, quality and local market conditions can all contribute to differences in the rates farmers receive.
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. What is the highest onion price in Maharashtra today?
The maximum onion price in the listed Maharashtra markets was ₹5,000 per quintal, recorded at Rahuri, Rahata and Ramtek markets.
2. What was the onion price in Delhi today?
At Keshopur Market, onion prices ranged from ₹2,300 to ₹4,500 per quintal.
3. Where was the highest onion price recorded in Uttar Pradesh?
The highest onion price in Uttar Pradesh was ₹4,000 per quintal, recorded at Shamli Market. Noida reached ₹3,500, while Saharanpur recorded up to ₹3,800.
4. What was the highest onion price in Bihar today?
The maximum onion price in Bihar was ₹4,200 per quintal, recorded at Chhapra and Motihari markets.
