Onion prices surge at Kurnool wholesale market
1 year, 3 months ago

Onion prices surge at Kurnool wholesale market

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: In just one month following monsoon rains, wholesale onion prices in Kurnool have experienced a significant surge. Due to untimely rains causing a dip in production, their wholesale prices have shot up by ₹30 per kg this week. The surge in onion prices is expected to continue till the end of November, primarily due to the low productivity of the onion crop. This is because for two consecutive years – 2021 and 2022 – onion prices had dropped below ₹1,400–1,500 per quintal.

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Govt to dispatch 150 tonnes of onions by road to combat rising prices in Jammu & Kashmir
4 weeks ago

Govt to dispatch 150 tonnes of onions by road to combat rising prices in Jammu & Kashmir

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The ministry of consumer affairs has decided to disptach 150 tonnes of onions to Jammu and Kashmir to cool prices of the essential commodity, two people aware of the development said. A shipment of 840 tonnes of onions by rail arrived at Changsari station in Guwahati on 5 November and was distributed in various districts of Assam, Meghalaya, …

Onion tomato prices soar across markets in India. Check prices for Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities here
1 month, 1 week ago

Onion tomato prices soar across markets in India. Check prices for Mumbai, Delhi, and other cities here

Live Mint  

Customers across India are shelling out more money to buy onions, potatoes and tomatoes as vegetable prices continue to rise in cities across the country. Onion prices have surged by ₹30-40 per kilogram to ₹70-80/kg in the wholesale markets from ₹40-60/kg the week prior, according to an ANI report. Potato, Tomato Price No Better According to an BusinessInsider report, tomato …

Onion prices burn hole in consumers’ pockets in Andhra Pradesh
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Onion prices burn hole in consumers’ pockets in Andhra Pradesh

New Indian Express  

KURNOOL: The prices of onions reached a new height in Kurnool agriculture market yard. With the increase in prices across the erstwhile Kurnool district, the consumers are severely impacted as onions are being sold at Rs 50 kg in Rythu Bazaars, more than a Rs 10 from a week ago. Decrease in area under onion cultivation has led to shortage …

Surge in onion prices makes Kurnool farmers happy
4 months ago

Surge in onion prices makes Kurnool farmers happy

Deccan Chronicle  

Onion prices are expected to rise further in the coming days. Typically, onion prices rise in September due to severe rainy conditions because of the southwest monsoon. Further, the area under onion cultivation in Kurnool district has significantly decreased—from around 30,000 hectares to just 8,500–9,000 hectares—leading to reduced yields. The Kurnool agriculture market yard, which usually receives 60–70 trucks of …

Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Onion prices at Vashi APMC double in two weeks

Hindustan Times  

Navi Mumbai: In the last two weeks, onion prices have doubled in the wholesale APMC market in Vashi and in the retail markets. Last week, the prices were at ₹ 20-22 per kg According to Digambar Raut, a wholesaler at APMC, the spike in onion prices is the increased demand for the produce in the country’s northern parts. It will …

Vegetables Going Out of Common People’s Reach in Kurnool
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Vegetables Going Out of Common People’s Reach in Kurnool

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: Scorching heat conditions have led to a fall in production of vegetables in the Kurnool region. Key vegetables now cost no less than ₹70-80 per kilogram, with prices of chilies, capsicum, beans and bitter gourd witnessing a steep hike. Currently, prices of tomato are ranging between ₹35–₹50 per kilogram, green chilies ₹70–₹80, potato ₹45–₹50, capsicum ₹65–₹70), bitter gourd ₹80–₹90, …

Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi
1 year, 1 month ago

Onion prices expected to rule high this festive season, say traders in Tiruchi

The Hindu  

Prices of onions, of both the big and small varieties, are on the upswing in the markets in Tiruchi and are likely to rule high during the festive season because of apparent slump in the arrivals. While the price of small onions had been ruling high for nearly a month now, the price of the Bellary onions shot up in …

Onions at Rs 80/kg: How government plans to tackle surging prices
1 year, 1 month ago

Onions at Rs 80/kg: How government plans to tackle surging prices

India Today  

At a time when the average retail price of onions has jumped sharply across major cities like Delhi and Mumbai, the central government said it has taken several steps to control the price rise. “The Department of Consumer Affairs is monitoring onion exports and prices on daily basis to ensure stable domestic prices and availability to consumers,” the notification said. …

Onion price soars at wholesale market in Erode
1 year, 1 month ago

Onion price soars at wholesale market in Erode

The Hindu  

The price of big onion has increased from ₹ 30 a kg last week to ₹ 70 a kg at the Nethaji Daily Vegetable and Fruit Market in Erode on Monday, following drop in arrival. Big onion was sold for less than ₹ 30 a kg during the first three weeks of October, and the price started to increase in …

Onion prices up by 50%; high demand, low supply to blame
1 year, 1 month ago

Onion prices up by 50%; high demand, low supply to blame

Hindustan Times  

NAVI MUMBAI: Onion prices have shot up in both wholesale and retail markets, bringing tears to the eyes of the common man already burdened with inflation. This has led to much less production, in fact only about 30% of the usual production.” He added, “The produce, while less in quantity, is not of very good quality either.” Informed Karpe, “There …

Buying onions could leave you teary-eyed soon. Here's why
1 year, 1 month ago

Buying onions could leave you teary-eyed soon. Here's why

India Today  

Onion prices are on the rise once again, leading to concerns about increasing household expenses and potential inflation. This surge in wholesale prices has had a substantial impact on retail onion prices nationwide, with rates exceeding Rs 50 per kilogram in many regions. In the National Capital Region, onions are now being sold at Rs 50-60 per kilogram in various …

Onion Prices Set to Rise as Farmers Opt for More Profitable Crops
1 year, 3 months ago

Onion Prices Set to Rise as Farmers Opt for More Profitable Crops

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Onion prices are set to bring a tear to the common man’s eyes, with wholesalers reporting a sharp rise in prices, from Rs 1,800 per quintal of the best quality product to Rs 2,800 per quintal and from Rs 1,300 per quintal for second-grade product to Rs 2,000 per quintal. The number of trucks from Kurnool has dropped steeply, …

Onion prices likely to hit ₹60-70/kg in September: report
1 year, 4 months ago

Onion prices likely to hit ₹60-70/kg in September: report

The Hindu  

Onion prices are likely to start shooting up in the retail market towards the end of August before going up further to around ₹60-70 per kg next month due to tightened supplies, a report said on August 4. As per our ground interactions, prices are expected to show significant increase from early September in the retail market, reaching up to …

Poor yield, high demand push chilli and tomato prices up in Kurnool
1 year, 5 months ago

Poor yield, high demand push chilli and tomato prices up in Kurnool

Deccan Chronicle  

KURNOOL: The increase in prices of tomato and green chilli has upset the common people. Currently, the price of fat green chilli is ₹120-130, while the locally available thin variety costs ₹120 per kg. The price of green chilli was about₹30 in January, ₹40 in February, ₹45 in March, ₹ 50 in April, ‘ 60 in May and it reached …

Vegetable prices skyrocket in Kurnool
1 year, 6 months ago

Vegetable prices skyrocket in Kurnool

Deccan Chronicle  

Kurnool: The scorching heat in the region has resulted in a significant surge in vegetable prices, adding to the difficulties of the city's inhabitants. In Kurnool district, vegetables occupy approximately 35,000 hectares of land, accounting for 3.25 per cent of the total crop area and 36.50 per cent of the horticultural crop area. Tomato prices range between Rs 45-60 per …

Farmer distress: falling prices, failing hopes
1 year, 9 months ago

Farmer distress: falling prices, failing hopes

The Hindu  

On March 1, the Kokine brothers, Pandurang Bhaurao and Gyaneshwar Bhaurao, headed out in a mini truck loaded with onions to Lasalgaon, about 60 km away. Questioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s promise of doubling farmers’ income by 2022, Mr. Dighole said, “Instead, expenditure, including prices of seeds, fertilizers, pesticides have doubled in the last couple of years; income has come …

Onion prices not 'extraordinarily high', no case for banning exports, says Food Secretary
3 years, 2 months ago

Onion prices not 'extraordinarily high', no case for banning exports, says Food Secretary

Firstpost  

Market intervention has already been initiated to check prices of onion, but the rates have not reached anywhere close to the level that necessitates further immediate action as per the Essential Commodities Act, says Sudhanshu Pandey New Delhi: Retail onion prices are not “extraordinarily high” to necessitate banning export of the key kitchen staple and buffer stocks are being released …

Govt to Boost Buffer Stock of Onion by 100 per cent to Avert Price Rise of Kitchen Staple
3 years, 9 months ago

Govt to Boost Buffer Stock of Onion by 100 per cent to Avert Price Rise of Kitchen Staple

News 18  

In order to prevent onion crisis this year, the central government is boosting the buffer stock of the kitchen staple by 100 percent. “We are building a buffer stock of 2 LMT this year- double of last year’s buffer size,” said Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan. In September last year, onion prices spiked rapidly upto Rs 75 per kg in …

Nationwide Average Retail Price of Onions Down 60% Since Last Year: Govt
3 years, 11 months ago

Nationwide Average Retail Price of Onions Down 60% Since Last Year: Govt

News 18  

All-India average retail price of onions has dropped by 60 per cent this year to Rs 40 per kg on timely government interventions to boost the supply, Consumer Affairs Secretary Leena Nandan said on Thursday. "In one month alone, the all-India average retail price of onion has dropped by 33.33 per cent to Rs 40 per kg today from Rs …

Onion Prices Climb to Rs 2,500 Per Quintal at Lasalgaon Mandi After Export Ban Lifted
3 years, 11 months ago

Onion Prices Climb to Rs 2,500 Per Quintal at Lasalgaon Mandi After Export Ban Lifted

News 18  

Onion prices at the Lasalgaon wholesale mandi in Nashik have climbed by 28 per cent in two days to reach Rs 2,500 per quintal on Wednesday after the government lifted ban on export of the kitchen staple with effect from January 1. Onion prices on Monday ruled at an average of Rs 1,951 per quintal at the Lasalgaon wholesale mandi …

Retail Prices of Onion Show Declining Trend Ahead of Festive Season
4 years, 1 month ago

Retail Prices of Onion Show Declining Trend Ahead of Festive Season

News 18  

The retail price of onions, which was on surge for past few weeks, has now stabilised and started showing a declining trend, shows a data available with the Ministry of Food and Consumer Affairs. Meanwhile, the all India average retail price of onions has come down from Rs 65.51 per kg to Rs 64.85 per kg. “On September 14, the …

Uncertainty of Onion Production Reason for Price Volatility; Export Ban Should be Last Resort: Expert
4 years, 1 month ago

Uncertainty of Onion Production Reason for Price Volatility; Export Ban Should be Last Resort: Expert

News 18  

In the wake of damage to standing Kharif crop in producing areas due to heavy showers, onion prices have shot up sharply. Thus when a volatile year happens, prices usually start rising in August-September and remain high until November-December depending on the extent of damage to the Kharif crop and the size of the previous Rabi crop. The price increase …

Consumers in a fix over soaring onion prices in Uttar Pradesh
4 years, 1 month ago

Consumers in a fix over soaring onion prices in Uttar Pradesh

India Today  

Onions remain out of budget for daily consumers as their prices have reached Rs 70-80 in the retail market. 'Onion stock not coming from Maharashtra' Nishatganj's vegetable seller Ram Swaroop said that currently, onions are being sold at the rate of Rs 45-50 at the wholesale market or 'mandi'. According to data, wholesale onion prices in Lucknow came down from …

Onion Prices Drop by Up to Rs 10/kg in Consuming Markets on Govt Action Against Hoarding
4 years, 1 month ago

Onion Prices Drop by Up to Rs 10/kg in Consuming Markets on Govt Action Against Hoarding

News 18  

Wholesale onion prices fell by up to Rs 10 per kg in key consuming markets such as Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai with increase in arrival of the perishable commodity after the government imposed stock limits on traders to check hoarding and price rise, government data showed. For instance, in Lasalgaon in Maharashtra, Asia’s largest wholesale onion market, onion prices dropped …

Govt relaxes import norms for onion to boost domestic supply, check prices
4 years, 2 months ago

Govt relaxes import norms for onion to boost domestic supply, check prices

India TV News  

The government on Wednesday relaxed import norms till December 15 to facilitate the early shipment of onion to boost the domestic supply and check the retail prices of the key kitchen staple. To facilitate import of onion, the ministry said, "the government has on October 21 relaxed the conditions for fumigation and additional declaration on Phytosanitary Certificate under the Plant …

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