Onion Prices Jump Up To 40% In A Week, Check Latest Rates In Major Cities
New Delhi: Onion prices have risen sharply across several parts of India ahead of the festive season, adding further pressure on household budgets already affected by higher sugar prices. The average retail price of onions has climbed to around Rs 40.72 per kg. In major cities such as Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Kolkata, consumers are paying Rs 50-60 per kg. Prices nearly double in Bhubaneswar…
India is witnessing a sharp increase in onion prices, particularly as the festive season approaches, causing added strain on household budgets that are already grappling with higher sugar costs. The retail price of onions has surged to approximately Rs 40.72 per kilogram. In major urban centers like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata, consumers are currently paying between Rs 50 and Rs 60 per kilogram.
Prices have nearly doubled in Bhubaneswar, jumping from Rs 25-30 per kilogram to Rs 55-60 per kilogram over just two days, as reported by PTI.
In Maharashtra's Lasalgaon market, one of Asia's largest onion trading hubs, wholesale prices have skyrocketed by around 30-42% within a single week. The average retail price for onions was Rs 40.79 per kilogram on August 21, compared to Rs 34.87 on July 21, marking a near 17% increase in just one month. On August 21, 2025, the average retail price had risen to Rs 28.72 per kilogram, a more than 42% increase from the same period last year.
Indore has seen a significant rise in onion prices, with garlic prices up by 30% and onion prices jumping by 58% in just five weeks. In Delhi-NCR, onions are being sold at Rs 50-55 per kilogram, while in Mumbai, prices range from Rs 52 to Rs 58. In Kolkata, consumers are paying between Rs 55 and Rs 60 per kilogram, and in Chennai, the prices are Rs 48-54 per kilogram. In Bengaluru, onions are going for around Rs 45-52 per kilogram, and in Patna, they are sold at Rs 48-55 per kilogram.
The rise in onion prices is attributed to several factors. Wholesale onion prices at Lasalgaon have surged to Rs 3,195-3,600 per quintal, which translates to approximately Rs 32-36 per kilogram. In Delhi's Azadpur mandi, good-quality onions are reportedly trading above Rs 45-50 per kilogram. The delayed sowing of the new kharif onion crop has contributed to the supply shortage, while the increased demand during the festive season has widened the demand-supply gap.
The government is reportedly planning to release onions from its buffer stock into markets from September to alleviate consumer burdens.
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