Archive · 22 Sep 2025
Government Deploys 'Onion Trains' to Stabilize Prices
The government is sending special 'onion trains' to different cities to keep onion prices low during the upcoming festivals, just like they did in the past.
They've also bought a lot of onions to help control prices.
Right now, prices are lower than they were last year in many cities.
The government wants to make sure people can afford onions and avoid prices from going up too much.
They are keeping an eye on food prices, because even small changes can affect how much things cost overall.
More onions have been grown this year, which should also help.
Government is deploying special 'onion trains' to key cities to curb prices.
The government has procured 300,000 tonnes of onions under the Price Stabilization Fund.
Retail prices for onions have decreased compared to the previous year.
The all-India average retail price of onions is ₹25.97 per kg.
India's onion output is 27% higher than last year.
- Who
- Indian government
- What
- Initiating measures to curb onion prices during the festival season.
- When
- During the festival season, as of September.
- Where
- Cities including Guwahati, Kolkata, and Chandigarh.
- Why
- To prevent inflation, stabilize prices, and ensure adequate supply.
- Government Action
- Deploying special 'onion trains' to cities
- PSF Procurement
- 300,000 tonnes of onions procured under Price Stabilization Fund
- Retail Price (Delhi)
- ₹32 per kg as of September 21st
- Retail Price (Mumbai)
- ₹30 per kg as of September 21st
- Retail Price (Chennai)
- ₹30 per kg as of September 21st
- Retail Price (Ranchi)
- ₹25 per kg as of September 21st
- All-India Average Retail Price
- ₹25.97 per kg
- India's Onion Output
- 30.771 million tonnes, 27% higher than last year