Farmers witnessed mixed trends in the onion market prices today. While prices remained stable in some mandis due to strong demand, heavy arrivals in several markets kept rates under pressure. Markets in Madhya Pradesh especially faced price pressure because of increased supply, whereas Delhi mandis maintained comparatively better prices due to steady buying activity.
Interestingly, premium-quality onions are still fetching attractive rates. While ordinary onions are selling between ₹400 and ₹900 per quintal in many markets, clean, properly graded onions are reaching prices as high as ₹2,600 per quintal. This clearly shows that the market is currently driven by quality.
Farmers are advised to focus on proper cleaning, grading, and selecting the right mandi before selling their produce, as these factors can significantly improve profits.
| Mandi Name | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/Quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/Quintal) |
| Delhi (NCT) | ||||
| Ghazipur Fruit & Vegetable Market Onion Price | 289.1 | Onion | 1,100 | 1,500 |
| Keshopur Mandi Onion Price | 59.7 | Onion | 800 | 1,500 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ||||
| Badnawar (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 0.1 | Onion | 400 | 500 |
| Badwah (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 1 | First Sort | 1,100 | 1,550 |
| Chhindwara (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 3 | Red | 800 | 1,000 |
| Dewas (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 3.5 | Other | 300 | 1,400 |
| Harda (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 2 | Medium | 1,100 | 1,400 |
| Karera (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 0.28 | Onion | 1,000 | 2,000 |
| Khandwa Mandi Onion Price | 24 | Local | 600 | 650 |
| Lashkar (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 75.5 | Other | 700 | 900 |
| Manawar (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 0.27 | Onion | 1,000 | 1,200 |
| Narsinghgarh Mandi Onion Price | 25 | Onion | 500 | 600 |
| Pipariya (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 4 | Onion | 800 | 1,700 |
| Rajgarh Mandi Onion Price | 25 | Onion | 175 | 900 |
| Rehli (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 1.5 | Onion | 1,200 | 1,400 |
| Sabalgarh (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 1.5 | Onion | 800 | 800 |
| Sanwer (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 0.2 | Onion | 1,300 | 2,600 |
| Sarangpur Mandi Onion Price | 4.2 | Local | 250 | 269 |
| Sendhwa (F&V) Mandi Onion Price | 1 | Red | 900 | 1,300 |
Advice for Farmers:
FAQs:
1. What is the onion price today in Delhi mandi?
Onion prices in Delhi’s Ghazipur mandi ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,500 per quintal today.
2. Which mandi recorded the highest onion price today?
Sanwer mandi in Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest onion price of ₹2,600 per quintal for premium-quality onions.
3. Why are onion prices low in some mandis?
Heavy arrivals and excess supply are putting pressure on onion prices in several mandis.
4. How can farmers get better onion prices?
Farmers can earn better prices by cleaning, grading, drying, and properly storing onions before selling.
5. Is onion quality affecting market prices?
Yes, the onion market is currently quality-driven, and premium-quality onions are fetching significantly higher rates.
