Onion price today ▲ +10.1% /30d
Live variety-wise mandi (wholesale) price of Onion across Indian APMC markets — minimum, maximum and modal rates per quintal, updated daily from Government of India (Agmarknet) data. Last updated 23 Oct 2026.
The modal (most common) wholesale price of Onion in India is about ₹2,427 per quintal (about ₹24/kg) as of 23 Oct 2026, ranging from ₹0 to ₹475,750 across 2,283 markets in 32 states. Prices are up about 10.1% over the past 30 days.
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh at ₹34/qtl
Pothencode, Kerala at ₹30,040/qtl
A buyer can save up to ₹30,006/qtl (about 88253%) by sourcing from the cheapest mandi.
Onion price trend (last 60 reporting days)
About Onion prices in India
Onion is a daily kitchen staple and a politically sensitive commodity whose price swings make national headlines. Rabi onion arrives Mar–May; the kharif crop reaches mandis Oct–Dec.
The largest arrivals typically come from Maharashtra (Lasalgaon is Asia's largest onion market), Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat. Traded per quintal; retail is usually 8–15% above modal mandi rates.
Onion price analysis
Over the last 30 days the modal price of Onion has risen about 10.1% (from ₹4,841 to ₹5,329 per quintal). Rates are compiled from 2,283 mandis across 32 states. The gap between the minimum (₹0) and maximum (₹475,750) reflects differences in variety, grade and local demand across mandis.
Onion price by state
| State | Modal | Min | Max | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | ₹7,033 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 | 3 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹1,872 | ₹16 | ₹6,000 | 15 |
| Assam | ₹3,088 | ₹850 | ₹6,200 | 24 |
| Bihar | ₹3,827 | ₹1,200 | ₹7,000 | 39 |
| Chandigarh | ₹3,550 | ₹1,000 | ₹5,000 | 1 |
| Chattisgarh | ₹2,098 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 | 7 |
| Goa | ₹1,350 | ₹500 | ₹3,200 | 3 |
| Gujarat | ₹1,436 | ₹0 | ₹6,000 | 73 |
| Haryana | ₹1,791 | ₹0 | ₹7,000 | 176 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹3,452 | ₹0 | ₹6,200 | 47 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | ₹3,169 | ₹1,300 | ₹6,600 | 21 |
| Jharkhand | ₹2,725 | ₹800 | ₹7,500 | 26 |
| Karnataka | ₹2,280 | ₹100 | ₹7,300 | 58 |
| Kerala | ₹3,501 | ₹1 | ₹35,800 | 70 |
| Keralam | ₹5,789 | ₹690 | ₹14,000 | 67 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹1,606 | ₹40 | ₹11,310 | 169 |
| Maharashtra | ₹1,955 | ₹8 | ₹475,750 | 260 |
| Manipur | ₹4,570 | ₹1,300 | ₹8,000 | 10 |
| Meghalaya | ₹5,460 | ₹2,300 | ₹8,000 | 6 |
| Mizoram | ₹3,965 | ₹1,200 | ₹8,500 | 3 |
| Nagaland | ₹5,150 | ₹2,000 | ₹14,200 | 9 |
| NCT of Delhi | ₹2,182 | ₹300 | ₹5,875 | 5 |
| Odisha | ₹2,932 | ₹240 | ₹12,000 | 123 |
| Punjab | ₹1,862 | ₹0 | ₹7,000 | 205 |
| Rajasthan | ₹1,636 | ₹0 | ₹14,395 | 78 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹5,013 | ₹700 | ₹9,400 | 191 |
| Telangana | ₹2,242 | ₹0 | ₹44,000 | 43 |
| Tripura | ₹3,705 | ₹1,200 | ₹8,000 | 30 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹1,728 | ₹0 | ₹28,250 | 397 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹2,764 | ₹500 | ₹5,500 | 17 |
| Uttrakhand | ₹1,491 | ₹250 | ₹6,100 | 18 |
| West Bengal | ₹2,531 | ₹0 | ₹8,000 | 105 |
Top markets for Onion
| Market | State | Modal | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aralamoodu Market | Keralam | ₹7,472 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pala Market | Keralam | ₹6,966 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Vadaseri RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹6,886 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Munnar Market | Keralam | ₹6,880 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pattambi Market | Keralam | ₹6,544 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Chengannur Market | Keralam | ₹6,297 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thalayolaparambu Market | Keralam | ₹6,293 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Tindivanam RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹6,000 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,932 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thuraiyur RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,932 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,911 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thiruchengodu RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,905 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Udumalpettai RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,886 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,853 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Vedasandur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,771 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,722 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,686 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,675 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| A.Jattihalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,667 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,651 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,649 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,630 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,598 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,588 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thirupathur RM | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,573 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,561 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,545 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,527 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,516 | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,514 | 23 Oct 2026 |