Onion Prices Have Nearly Doubled Since June 2026

Onion Prices Have Nearly Doubled Since June 2026

TL;DR: Onion prices have risen sharply, with average retail prices climbing about 90%, from ₹29.5/kg on 1 June to ₹56.1/kg on 10 September 2026. Onion price spikes are not new, but the latest rise comes amid a highly concentrated supply chain, with Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh accounting for 57.7% of 2025-26 production. Retail prices rose [...]

Onion prices rise across Maharashtra; retail rates reach ₹60-70 per kg in Mumbai

The onion price rise in Maharashtra has been attributed to reduced supplies from Nashik, Ahilyanagar, Pune and Solapur

Delayed new crop could push Indian onion prices to yearly high in October

India's onion market is heading towards a potentially sharp price increase in the coming weeks, with the next major red onion crop from Maharashtra expected to arrive around a month later than usual. With export-quality onions from the current Garwa pink crop already limited, the supply gap could push…