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Onion Market Shock: Record Arrivals in Delhi, Prices Touch ₹1,700 in UP

Onion Market Prices Today - (24 May, 2026)
Onion Market Prices Today - (24 May, 2026)

Farmers, on 24 May 2026, onion arrivals across major mandis in India remained strong. According to today’s mandi update, heavy supply in Delhi markets kept prices under pressure, while select mandis in Uttar Pradesh witnessed better rates due to lower arrivals and stronger demand.

As per the latest report, Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi recorded the highest arrivals of more than 610 tonnes. Similarly, around 451 tonnes of onions arrived in Ghazipur Mandi. Due to this heavy supply, prices remained stable and under pressure in these markets.

On the other hand, Uttar Pradesh’s Gulawati Mandi recorded limited arrivals and better quality produce, pushing prices up to ₹1,700 per quintal, which attracted attention from farmers.

Onion Market Prices and Arrivals in Delhi & Uttar Pradesh (24 May, 2026):

State Mandi Arrivals (Tonnes) Variety Min Price (₹/Quintal) Max Price (₹/Quintal)
Delhi (NCT) Azadpur Mandi Onion Price 610.1 Onion 625 1,500
Delhi (NCT) Ghazipur Fruit & Vegetable Mandi Onion Price 451.9 Onion 1,100 1,500
Delhi (NCT) Keshopur Mandi Onion Price 88.09 Onion 800 1,600
Uttar Pradesh Agra Mandi Onion Price 17 Other 800 850
Uttar Pradesh Farrukhabad Mandi Onion Price 100 Red 900 1,100
Uttar Pradesh Ayodhya Mandi Onion Price 204.8 Other 900 1,000
Uttar Pradesh Badaun Mandi Onion Price 61 Other 1,100 1,200
Uttar Pradesh Bahraich Mandi Onion Price 60 Other 700 800
Uttar Pradesh Ghaziabad Mandi Onion Price 30 Other 1,250 1,300
Uttar Pradesh Gulawati Mandi Onion Price 0.2 Onion 1,500 1,700
Uttar Pradesh Hathras Mandi Onion Price 98.1 Other 1,100 1,200
Uttar Pradesh Jaswantnagar Mandi Onion Price 5.3 Red 1,220 1,320
Uttar Pradesh Jaunpur Mandi Onion Price 62 Other 1,100 1,200
Uttar Pradesh Khairagarh Mandi Onion Price 9 Other 1,200 1,200
Uttar Pradesh Lakhimpur Mandi Onion Price 30.5 Other 1,000 1,060
Uttar Pradesh Lalganj Mandi Onion Price 25.5 Red 750 850
Uttar Pradesh Mathura Mandi Onion Price 3 Other 1,250 1,300
Uttar Pradesh Noida Mandi Onion Price 25 Other 1,200 1,250
Uttar Pradesh Prayagraj Mandi Onion Price 84 Other 900 961
Uttar Pradesh Samesabad Mandi Onion Price 0.5 Other 900 1,100
Uttar Pradesh Sadabad Mandi Onion Price 10 Onion 900 1,000
Uttar Pradesh Tulsipur Mandi Onion Price 6 Onion 1,300 1,360
Uttar Pradesh Varanasi Mandi Onion Price 168.08 Other 800 1,000

Market Analysis: Arrivals and Price Trends:

  • A comparison of arrivals and prices shows that Delhi’s Azadpur Mandi recorded the highest arrivals at over 610 tonnes. Due to heavy supply, prices dropped to a minimum of ₹625 per quintal.
  • Ghazipur Mandi also saw more than 451 tonnes of arrivals, but prices remained stable between ₹1,100 and ₹1,500 per quintal, indicating steady demand despite high supply.
  • Contrast, Gulawati Mandi in Uttar Pradesh recorded only 0.2 tonnes of arrivals, yet prices reached ₹1,700 per quintal. This clearly shows that low supply leads to better prices for farmers.
  • Mandis like Ayodhya and Varanasi saw decent arrivals, but prices remained in the normal range due to balanced supply conditions.

Farmers’ Advice:

  1. In high-arrival mandis, always compare nearby market prices before selling.
  2. Better grading and sorting of onions can help fetch higher prices.
  3. Farmers with storage facilities should hold stock if possible until prices improve.
  4. Low-arrival mandis offer better rates, so consider transportation if feasible.
  5. Always check daily mandi price updates before making selling decisions.

FAQs:

Q1. 24 May 2026 ko onion prices kahan highest rahe?
Gulawati Mandi (UP) mein sabse high ₹1700/quintal tak rate mila.

Q2. Delhi mandis mein prices kyun low rahe?
Heavy supply (610+ tonnes Azadpur) ke karan prices pressure mein rahe.

Q3. Kya storage se farmers ko benefit milega?
Haan, storage se farmers better price wait karke le sakte hain.

Q4. Kaunsi mandi mein stable demand thi?
Ghazipur aur Varanasi mein balanced demand dekhi gayi.

Q5. Khetivyapar kya suggest karta hai?
Khetivyapar recommend karta hai daily mandi updates check karna aur grading improve karna.

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