By khetivyapar
Posted: 25 Sep, 2025 12:00 AM IST Updated Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:59 AM IST
Farmers across India are witnessing sharp fluctuations in onion prices today. In some markets, heavy arrivals have dragged prices down to as low as ₹500 per quintal, while in others with limited supply, rates have shot up to ₹2,500–2,800 per quintal. This stark variation highlights how arrivals are directly impacting the market trend.
If you cultivate onions or regularly track daily mandi prices, this report will help you with state-wise updates, arrivals, and practical insights for making the right selling decisions.
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State-Wise Onion Market Prices (25 September, 2025):
| State |
Market |
Arrivals (tonnes) |
Variety |
Min Price (₹/quintal) |
Max Price (₹/quintal) |
| Bihar |
Barahat |
4 |
Medium |
2300 |
2800 |
| Gujarat |
Surat |
305 |
Other |
500 |
1800 |
| Haryana |
Gurgaon |
74.5 |
Other |
1000 |
1500 |
| |
Kosli |
0.4 |
Other |
1500 |
1500 |
| |
Raipur Rai |
0.15 |
Other |
1500 |
1600 |
| |
Rewari |
8.7 |
Medium |
1000 |
2200 |
| Punjab |
Garhshankar |
8.6 |
Other |
1500 |
1800 |
| |
Kotfatuhi |
0.7 |
Other |
1500 |
2000 |
| |
Ghanaur |
0.2 |
Other |
1400 |
1600 |
| |
Tarn Taran |
1.2 |
Other |
1200 |
1400 |
| Rajasthan |
Rajsamand |
5.5 |
Onion |
1000 |
1200 |
| |
Sri Ganganagar |
45 |
Other |
1400 |
1800 |
| Uttar Pradesh |
Gulavati |
0.2 |
Red |
1400 |
1600 |
| |
Kopaganj |
40 |
Red |
1100 |
1300 |
| |
Magalganj |
3 |
Red |
2500 |
2580 |
| |
Shahabad |
1 |
Red |
1300 |
1400 |
Key Highlights
- Highest Price: Uttar Pradesh’s Magalganj mandi recorded the top rate at ₹2,580 per quintal.
- Lowest Price: Gujarat’s Surat mandi saw the cheapest onion at just ₹500 per quintal due to heavy arrivals.
- Largest Arrivals: Surat (305 tonnes) and Sri Ganganagar (45 tonnes) reported the biggest inflow, which capped prices below ₹1,800 per quintal.
- Better Returns in Low-Arrival Markets: Farmers in Barahat (Bihar) and Magalganj (UP) fetched premium rates between ₹2,500–2,800 per quintal due to limited supply.
- Moderate Prices in Haryana & Punjab: Most markets traded between ₹1,400–2,000 per quintal.
Expert Advice for Farmers:
- Hold in High-Arrival Markets: In hubs like Surat and Sri Ganganagar, farmers are advised to delay sales and wait for price recovery.
- Sell Quickly in High-Price Markets: In Barahat and Magalganj, immediate selling is profitable.
- Storage Strategy: Farmers with storage facilities should hold stocks for the festive season, when demand is likely to push prices higher.
- Control Supply in Stable Markets: In regions where prices are steady at ₹1,500–1,800, controlling arrivals can prevent oversupply and price drops.