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Agriculture
Onion Prices Surge to Rs 75 per Kg Amid Delayed Harvest
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 22 Sep 2026, 06:15 AM
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A delayed onion harvest has driven market prices up to Rs 75 per kilogram, according to reports.
The market price of onions has climbed to Rs 75 per kilogram after a delayed harvest disrupted supply chains across the country. Traders attribute the sharp rise to a slower-than-expected planting season, which has reduced the volume of produce reaching wholesale markets.
Consumers in major urban centres are feeling the impact, with household budgets tightening as the staple vegetable becomes more expensive. Retailers report that the higher cost is being passed on to shoppers, prompting many to seek alternative vegetables for daily cooking.
Agricultural analysts warn that if the harvest delay persists, onion prices could remain elevated, adding pressure on food inflation figures. They advise monitoring weather patterns and sowing schedules to gauge future price movements.
Consumers in major urban centres are feeling the impact, with household budgets tightening as the staple vegetable becomes more expensive. Retailers report that the higher cost is being passed on to shoppers, prompting many to seek alternative vegetables for daily cooking.
Agricultural analysts warn that if the harvest delay persists, onion prices could remain elevated, adding pressure on food inflation figures. They advise monitoring weather patterns and sowing schedules to gauge future price movements.