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Government Begins Retail Onion Sales At ₹35 Per Kg
The government has started selling onions for ₹35 per kilogram.
It is using onions saved in a special government buffer stock.
The plan is meant to help keep prices from rising too much, especially when festive demand increases.
Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare said India does not have an onion shortage.
NCCF and NAFED will sell the onions through stores and mobile vans.
Kendriya Bhandar outlets will also take part in the initial programme.
NAFED mobile vans have begun selling onions at 40 places in Delhi.
The onions may later be sold through online platforms, large retail stores and possibly PDS shops.
Officials say the retail network will grow so more people can buy affordable onions.
The Centre began selling onions from its buffer stock at ₹35 per kg.
NCCF and NAFED mobile vans and stores will distribute the onions.
Kendriya Bhandar outlets are also included in the initial retail network.
Nidhi Khare said India has sufficient onion production and availability.
Sales began in Delhi, with mobile vans operating at 40 locations and further expansion planned.
- Who
- The Centre, the Department of Consumer Affairs, Consumer Affairs Secretary Nidhi Khare, NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar.
- What
- The government began retail sales of onions at ₹35 per kg from its price stabilisation buffer.
- Where
- The campaign was launched at Krishi Bhawan in New Delhi, with initial mobile-van sales at 40 locations across Delhi.
- When
- The campaign began on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
- Why
- To stabilise onion prices, protect consumers from sudden price increases and provide relief during increased festive demand.
Key facts
- Retail price
- ₹35 per kg
- Onion source
- The government’s price stabilisation buffer stock
- Launch venue
- Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi
- Initial distributors
- NCCF, NAFED and Kendriya Bhandar
- Initial mobile-van coverage
- 40 locations across Delhi
- Possible expansion
- E-commerce platforms, organised retail chains and potentially PDS shops
- Government assessment
- Officials said there is sufficient onion production and availability in the country
Quotes
Anice Joseph Chandra
NCCF Managing Director discussing retail availability
“Consumers can purchase onions at Rs 35 per kg from NCCF outlets, particularly those located near metro stations”
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“There is neither any shortage in onion production nor in its availability across the country”
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