Onion Market Report: Heavy Arrivals Push Prices Down in Indore and Jaipur, While Bihar Mandis See Record Highs

Onion prices remained in the spotlight across India’s mandis today. In some regions, heavy arrivals led to steep price drops, while in others, limited supply sent prices soaring.

Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, truckloads of onions arriving at major mandis caused sharp declines in rates. Meanwhile, in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, restricted arrivals gave farmers an opportunity to earn strong returns. For farmers and traders, today’s mandi price updates are highly significant. Understanding where prices have fallen and where they are climbing helps in making informed decisions on when and where to sell for maximum profit.

Onion Prices on 2 September 2025:

Price & Arrival Highlights:

Where Prices Fell

• Madhya Pradesh mandis saw steep declines due to heavy arrivals:

  • Indore (3,194 tonnes) – ₹325 to ₹1,254

  • Mandsaur – ₹480 to ₹1,201

  • Bhopal – ₹725 to ₹1,200

• Rajasthan (Jodhpur) also witnessed low rates between ₹500 and ₹900.

Where Prices Rose

• Bihar registered the highest rates:

  • Barahat – ₹2,800 to ₹3,200

  • Sheohar – ₹2,200 to ₹2,500

• Haryana (Bhiwani ₹1,450–2,210) and Rajasthan (Bassi ₹1,800–2,400) also offered strong prices.

Arrivals Snapshot:

• Highest arrivals: Indore (3,194 tonnes), Jaipur (489 tonnes), Lucknow (200 tonnes), Azadpur (198 tonnes).

• Lowest arrivals: Bassi (0.2 tonnes), Nawalgarh (0.3 tonnes), Fatehabad (0.32 tonnes).

• Heavy arrival mandis saw prices crash, while thin arrivals pushed prices higher.

Advisory for Farmers:

1. Farmers with quality onions should target Bihar, Haryana, and Western UP mandis where prices remain strong.
2. In high-arrival zones like Indore and Jaipur, avoid immediate sales; storing and waiting may bring better returns.
3. Weather (monsoon rains) and transport conditions in the coming weeks could impact prices—farmers should keep a close watch on daily mandi updates.

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