प्याज 3 महीने में 82% महंगी, ₹30 से ₹54 किलो:महाराष्ट्र-कर्नाटक से प्याज की सप्लाई में कमी आई; कीमतें जल्द कम होने के आसार

According to data reported by Dainik Bhaskar, onion prices in India have experienced a significant surge over the past three and a half months. Official figures indicate that the average retail price of onions rose from 29.50 rupees per kilogram on June 1 to 53.78 rupees per kilogram by September 17, representing an increase of approximately 82.3 percent. Wholesale markets have seen even sharper volatility, with prices nearly doubling during the same period.

Market analysts attribute the price hike primarily to supply chain disruptions originating in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Reports suggest that poor weather conditions impacted the summer harvest, leading to reduced arrivals in major wholesale hubs. Furthermore, delays in the arrival of the new kharif crop have exacerbated the scarcity, keeping upward pressure on consumer prices.

In response to the rising costs, the Indian government has initiated measures to stabilize the market. These interventions include the strategic release of onions from the national buffer stock, which are sold at subsidized rates—often around 35 rupees per kilogram—to provide relief to the general public. Additionally, the government has historically utilized export restrictions to ensure domestic availability during periods of acute shortage. Officials remain optimistic that prices will begin to moderate as the new harvest enters the supply chain.