Farmer friends, if you are planning to sell your onion crop or want to know the latest market prices, today’s mandi price update is very important for you. On 15 March 2026, onion prices showed interesting fluctuations in several major markets across the country. In some mandis, heavy arrivals created pressure on the latest mandi prices, while in other markets limited supply helped onions sell at better rates.
In today’s trading, the highest arrival of onions was recorded in Azadpur Mandi, Delhi. Due to the large quantity of produce arriving in the market, prices remained comparatively lower there. Meanwhile, in several smaller markets of Uttar Pradesh, limited arrivals allowed farmers to receive better mandi prices.
If farmers choose the right mandi and the right time to sell, they can get better returns for their crop. Understanding the market situation and comparing prices across different mandis can be very beneficial for farmers.
Below is the state-wise mandi report for onion prices on 15 March 2026, including arrivals and minimum–maximum price details in major markets of Delhi and Uttar Pradesh.
| State / Market | Arrivals (Tonnes) | Variety | Minimum Price (₹/quintal) | Maximum Price (₹/quintal) |
| Delhi | ||||
| Azadpur APMC | 1060.2 | Onion | 750 | 1625 |
| Keshopur APMC | 176.7 | Onion | 1200 | 2000 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ||||
| Anandnagar | 1.8 | Red | 1210 | 1410 |
| Anupshahar | 0.4 | Dry F.A.Q | 1400 | 1800 |
| Charra | 1 | Dry F.A.Q | 1600 | 1700 |
| Dhanaura | 1 | Medium | 2000 | 2000 |
| Doharighat | 0.4 | Red | 1900 | 2000 |
| Gulawati | 0.2 | Onion | 1400 | 1600 |
| Jaswantnagar | 5 | Red | 1225 | 1325 |
| Kairana | 1.2 | Red | 1200 | 1300 |
| Karvi | 12 | Red | 1300 | 1400 |
| Khair | 2.3 | Red | 1400 | 1500 |
| Khandla | 0.5 | Red | 1400 | 1500 |
| Kopaganj | 10 | Red | 1400 | 1500 |
| Lalganj | 12 | Other | 1100 | 1150 |
| Lalitpur | 5 | Red | 1220 | 1300 |
| Maigalganj | 2.5 | Red | 1150 | 1200 |
| Nanpara | 4.5 | Other | 1200 | 1300 |
| Payagpur | 0.6 | Other | 1300 | 1500 |
| Prayagraj | 300 | Red | 1300 | 1430 |
| Pukhrayan | 15 | Red | 1210 | 1240 |
| Salon | 8.5 | Other | 1320 | 1335 |
| Sambhal | 4 | Onion | 1200 | 1600 |
| Samsabad | 0.2 | Other | 1000 | 1200 |
| Shadabad | 10 | Onion | 900 | 1000 |
| Sikarpur | 2.5 | Red | 1800 | 2000 |
| Siyana | 2 | Other | 1100 | 1110 |
| Tulsipur | 6 | Onion | 1400 | 1500 |
Today, the highest onion arrivals were recorded in Azadpur Mandi, Delhi, where about 1060 tonnes of onions reached the market. Due to this large supply, the minimum price dropped to around ₹750 per quintal.
Meanwhile, Keshopur Mandi in Delhi received about 176 tonnes, and the maximum price there reached ₹2,000 per quintal.
In Uttar Pradesh, Prayagraj Mandi recorded about 300 tonnes of arrivals, where onion prices ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹1,430 per quintal. On the other hand, markets like Dhanaura and Doharighat received very limited arrivals (less than 1 tonne), which pushed prices up to ₹1,900–₹2,000 per quintal.
The lowest prices were recorded in Shadabad Mandi, where onions sold between ₹900 and ₹1,000 per quintal, while Sikarpur and Doharighat recorded the highest prices of up to ₹2,000 per quintal.
This clearly shows that markets with lower arrivals witnessed stronger prices, while markets with heavy arrivals saw comparatively lower rates.
Advice for Farmers
Farmers who have good-quality onions may get better prices by sending their produce to markets with limited arrivals and stronger demand, such as Sikarpur, Doharighat, and Dhanaura.
In markets where arrivals are currently high, such as Azadpur, it may be beneficial to observe market conditions before selling immediately. Farmers who have storage facilities may also consider holding their crop for a few days, as prices may improve again if demand increases.
FAQs:
1. What is the onion price today in Azadpur Mandi?
According to Khetivyapar mandi data, onion prices in Azadpur Mandi ranged between ₹750 and ₹1625 per quintal on 15 March 2026.
2. Which mandi recorded the highest onion price today?
Markets like Sikarpur and Doharighat recorded the highest onion prices today, reaching up to ₹2000 per quintal.
3. Why do onion mandi prices change daily?
The onion mandi price depends on arrivals, demand, quality of produce, and local market conditions.
4. Which mandi had the highest onion arrivals?
Azadpur Mandi, Delhi recorded the highest arrivals with around 1060 tonnes of onions.
5. How can farmers get better onion prices?
Farmers can get better onion prices today by choosing the right mandi, selling during lower arrivals, and monitoring daily market trends.
