Archive · 30 Aug 2026
Bhopal Onion Prices Rise as Traders Warn of Further Surge
Onions have become much more expensive in Bhopal.
They used to cost about Rs 20 per kilogram, but now they cost Rs 50-60.
Traders say the price could rise to Rs 80.
Fewer onions are reaching the markets because some stored onions spoiled.
Farmers also grew onions on less land this year.
Bad weather reduced the amount they produced.
Some farmers sold their onions quickly when the monsoon began.
Prices may stay high until new onions from Nashik arrive in October.
Retail onion prices in Bhopal have risen from Rs 20 to Rs 50-60 per kg.
Traders warn onion prices could reach Rs 80 per kg in coming days.
Wholesale traders attribute the increase to lower market arrivals and damaged stored onions.
Onion cultivation area and production fell amid adverse climatic conditions this year.
Prices are expected to remain high until the new Nashik crop arrives, likely in October.
- Who
- Bhopal consumers, onion traders, farmers, and wholesalers are affected.
- What
- Retail onion prices have risen sharply, with traders warning of a possible increase to Rs 80 per kg.
- When
- Prices have risen recently and may remain high until new onion arrivals begin in October.
- Where
- Bhopal and nearby Madhya Pradesh markets, supplied by areas including Shujalpur, Ashta, Sehore, and Nashik.
- Why
- Lower cultivation, reduced production from adverse weather, low arrivals, and spoiled stored onions have caused a shortage.
- Current retail price
- Rs 50-60 per kg, depending on quality
- Earlier retail price
- Rs 20 per kg
- Potential price
- Traders warn prices may reach Rs 80 per kg
- Main cause
- Lower onion arrivals in markets
- Production impact
- Reported average production fell by 40%-50%
- Expected relief
- New onion arrivals, particularly from Nashik, are expected in October
- Consumer response
- Households are buying less onion to control kitchen spending