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Onion Prices May Reach ₹90 per Kilogram Amid Rain Deficit
Onions have become more expensive in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
They currently cost about ₹40 to ₹60 for one kilogram.
Traders say the price could rise to ₹80 or ₹90.
The main problem is that there has not been enough rain.
Less rain has hurt onion crops and caused some new seedlings to wither.
The city needs about 5,000 quintals of onions.
Around 1,700 to 1,800 quintals are arriving at the market each day.
Prices may come down when new onions arrive in November.
Onion prices in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar currently range from ₹40 to ₹60 per kilogram, depending on quality.
Traders expect prices could rise to ₹80–₹90 per kilogram if rainfall remains inadequate.
Daily onion arrivals at the Agriculture Produce Market Committee are currently about 1,700–1,800 quintals.
Reduced rainfall has damaged seedlings and may lower onion cultivation and production in the coming season.
Prices are expected to ease after new onions arrive in the market in November.
- Who
- Consumers, onion traders, farmers and market suppliers in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
- What
- Onion prices may rise from ₹40–₹60 to ₹80–₹90 per kilogram.
- Where
- Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with onions supplied from nearby markets including Sillod, Aland, Phulambri, Ganori, Ladsawangi, Ware-Kingaon and Karmad.
- When
- Prices are currently rising, with possible relief after new onions arrive in November.
- Why
- Deficient monsoon and retreating rainfall have damaged crops, reduced expected production and threatened future supplies.
Key facts
- Current price
- ₹40–₹60 per kilogram, depending on quality
- Possible future price
- ₹80–₹90 per kilogram
- Daily market arrivals
- Approximately 1,700–1,800 quintals
- City demand
- Around 5,000 quintals of onions
- Expected relief
- New onions are expected to arrive in November
- Main cause
- Deficient rainfall and drought conditions
- Reported crop impact
- New onion seedlings for the summer crop have withered due to inadequate rain
Quotes
Arjun Yeole
Onion wholesaler in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
“If it does not rain, prices are likely to reach ₹80 to ₹90 per kilogram.”
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