Farmers planning to sell onions or track market trends should closely read today’s mandi report. On 16 February 2026, onion prices across major markets in India showed a mixed trend. While good-quality onions fetched higher prices in some mandis, heavy arrivals in others clearly put pressure on rates.
The retail market, onions were seen selling at ₹26 per kg on BigBasket and ₹29 per kg on Blinkit, highlighting a noticeable gap between retail prices and mandi rates.
Bihar, medium-quality onions continued to trade at strong levels, providing good returns to farmers. Meanwhile, several mandis in Uttar Pradesh witnessed limited price movement due to higher arrivals. Markets receiving smaller quantities of dry and better-quality onions recorded relatively higher prices.
This detailed report covers state-wise mandi prices, variety-wise onion rates, arrival volumes, and market analysis, helping farmers decide whether selling now or waiting could be more profitable.
| State / Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Min Price (₹/Quintal) | Max Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Bihar | ||||
| Barahat APMC | 4 | Medium | 2,400 | 2,800 |
| Sheohar APMC | 3 | Medium | 1,800 | 2,200 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Ahirora APMC | 36.4 | Other | 900 | 1,000 |
| Anupshahar APMC | 0.3 | Dry F.A.Q. | 1,600 | 2,000 |
| Charra APMC | 1 | Dry F.A.Q. | 1,600 | 1,700 |
| Gangoh APMC | 0.1 | Onion | 1,000 | 1,300 |
| Gulavati APMC | 0.2 | Onion | 1,400 | 1,600 |
| Jaswantnagar APMC | 5.7 | Red | 1,270 | 1,370 |
| Karvi APMC | 8 | Red | 1,400 | 1,500 |
| Khairagarh APMC | 1 | Red | 1,000 | 1,100 |
| Kopaganj APMC | 15 | Red | 1,400 | 1,500 |
| Lalganj APMC | 1.9 | Red | 1,100 | 1,300 |
| Panchpedwa APMC | 2.5 | Onion | 1,600 | 1,800 |
| Pukhrayan APMC | 6 | Red | 1,350 | 1,390 |
| Safdarganj APMC | 10 | Red | 1,400 | 1,450 |
| Shahabad APMC | 10 | Onion | 800 | 900 |
| Tulsipur APMC | 6.5 | Onion | 1,500 | 1,580 |
The strongest onion prices today were recorded in Bihar, particularly in Barahat mandi, where medium-quality onions traded between ₹2,400 and ₹2,800 per quintal. Sheohar mandi also showed firm prices ranging from ₹1,800 to ₹2,200 per quintal.
Contrast, many mandis in Uttar Pradesh faced price pressure due to higher arrivals. At Ahirora mandi, heavy arrivals of 36.4 tonnes restricted prices to ₹900–₹1,000 per quintal. Shahabad mandi also saw onions trading at lower levels of ₹800–₹900 per quintal.
Markets with low arrivals, such as Anupshahar, Charra, Gangoh, and Gulavati, recorded better prices for dry and good-quality onions, ranging from ₹1,600 to ₹2,000 per quintal.
Red onion prices remained stable above ₹1,400 per quintal in mandis like Karvi, Kopaganj, and Safdarganj, while moderate-arrival markets showed steady price movement.
Key Advice for Farmers:
Final Takeaway: Monitoring arrivals and choosing the right mandi at the right time is key to earning better returns. A well-timed sale can make a significant difference in onion profitability.
FAQs:
Q: What are today’s onion mandi prices in Bihar and UP?
A: Bihar’s Barahat mandi: ₹2,400–2,800 per quintal, Sheohar: ₹1,800–2,200. UP’s Ahirora: ₹900–1,000, Anupshahar: ₹1,600–2,000.
Q: Should I sell onions now or hold?
A: Sell in low-arrival mandis for better returns. High-arrival markets may see weak prices; storing onions could be beneficial.
Q: Which onion varieties give better returns?
A: Medium-quality and dry onions, and red onions in low-arrival markets, provide better prices.
Q: What is the retail vs mandi price gap?
A: Retail onions sell at ₹26–29/kg, which is higher than mandi rates in most markets.
Q: How can Khetivyapar help farmers?
A: Khetivyapar provides real-time onion mandi prices, arrival reports, and market analysis for informed selling decisions.
