Today, May 26, 2025, onion prices from key mandis across Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh have revealed a striking disparity — a wake-up call for every farmer. While some mandis offered record-high rates for quality produce, others saw onions selling at throwaway prices.
In Dungarpur mandi, onion prices peaked at ₹3,000 per quintal, the highest rate in the region today. On the other hand, Kota mandi recorded a shocking low of ₹200 per quintal, leading to heavy losses for farmers in the area.
This drastic variation clearly shows that in today’s market, profit depends not just on production — but on quality and selecting the right mandi.
This Report Covers:
Scroll below for the complete price table and make informed decisions about where to sell your harvest for the best returns.
Mandi Name | Arrivals (in tons) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
Dungarpur | 1st Sort | 0.8 | 2500 | 3000 |
Kota (F&V) | Other | 109.9 | 200 | 1000 |
Kalapipal (F&V) | Onion | 630 | 310 | 1525 |
Sri Ganganagar | Other | 45 | 1100 | 1500 |
Sanchore | Other | 10 | 800 | 1000 |
Rajsamand | Onion | 4.5 | 700 | 1100 |
Bassi | Other | 0.2 | 1400 | 1600 |
Nawalgarh | 1st Sort | 0.06 | 700 | 900 |
Suratgarh | 1st Sort | 0.5 | 650 | 800 |
Dungarpur Mandi Hits ₹3000 per Quintal — Quality Pays Off: Dungarpur mandi, although the arrival was just 0.8 tonnes, 1st Sort quality onions fetched between ₹2,500 to ₹3,000 per quintal — bringing smiles to farmers who focused on grading and quality.
Prices Crash in Kota Mandi — ₹200 per Quintal Shock: Kota (F&V) mandi recorded one of the highest arrivals today (109.9 tonnes) but saw onion prices dip as low as ₹200 per quintal. This highlights how oversupply and quality issues can severely impact rates.
Kalapipal Mandi Sees High Arrival, Moderate Rates: Madhya Pradesh’s Kalapipal mandi, onion arrival was 630 tonnes, but prices remained restricted between ₹310 to ₹1,525 per quintal — showing how excess volume doesn’t always mean better returns.
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