Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Assam?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Assam is currently ₹2,730 per quintal (₹27.30/kg). Prices vary depending on quality and location.

Question 2

Where is the lowest price for Onion available?

Accepted Answer

Currently, the lowest recorded price for Onion is ₹280 per quintal in Bohorihat Mandi. Rates depend on local supply and crop quality.

Question 3

Where is the most expensive Onion being sold?

Accepted Answer

The highest market rate for Onion is recorded at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kushtoli Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 24 Mandis in Assam today. The list includes both major trading hubs and local markets.

Question 5

What factors influence Onion prices?

Accepted Answer

Key factors include daily arrivals (supply), seasonal demand, rainfall conditions in Assam, and transportation costs. Festival seasons also typically see a rise in demand and prices.

Question 6

Is it a good time to buy Onion?

Accepted Answer

If prices are trending below the average of ₹2,730, it might be a good time to buy. However, checking the 7-day trend in your local mandi is recommended before making bulk purchases.

Question 7

How differs the retail price from the Mandi rate?

Accepted Answer

The Mandi rate is the wholesale auction price. Retail prices in shops are usually 20-30% higher to cover sorting, cleaning, transport, and retailer margins.

Question 8

Which districts in Assam have the best Onion rates?

Accepted Answer

Refer to the "District-wise Price Summary" table above to compare rates. Typically, districts with higher production volumes offer more competitive wholesale rates.

District	Markets	Min Price	Max Price	Avg Price
Cachar	1	₹600	₹1,700	₹1,057
Dibrugarh	1	₹1,180	₹2,000	₹1,550
Hailakandi	1	₹1,000	₹2,500	₹1,817
Jorhat	1	₹600	₹5,400	₹2,021
Golaghat	1	₹600	₹3,500	₹2,061
Dhubri	1	₹1,500	₹2,700	₹2,076
Nagaon	1	₹2,000	₹3,250	₹2,274
Goalpara	1	₹2,200	₹3,100	₹2,571
Nalbari	1	₹2,300	₹3,000	₹2,621
Kokrajhar	1	₹2,400	₹3,000	₹2,642
Morigaon	1	₹2,700	₹3,000	₹2,800
Karimganj	1	₹1,500	₹5,500	₹2,850
Sonitpur	1	₹2,600	₹3,200	₹2,879
Barpeta	1	₹280	₹3,000	₹2,900
Sivasagar	2	₹2,400	₹3,400	₹2,916
Tinsukia	1	₹1,800	₹5,000	₹3,000
Kamrup	2	₹2,400	₹4,000	₹3,100
Darrang	1	₹1,000	₹5,500	₹3,138
Dhemaji	1	₹2,500	₹3,800	₹3,412

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Sonari	Sivasagar, Assam	₹2800	₹3000	₹2900	2026-02-01
OnionOnion	Sibsagar	Sivasagar, Assam	₹2700	₹2800	₹2750	2026-02-01
OnionOnion	Sibsagar	Sivasagar, Assam	₹2700	₹2800	₹2750	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Silapathar	Dhemaji, Assam	₹2500	₹3500	₹3200	2026-01-31
OnionOther	Nalbari	Nalbari, Assam	₹2400	₹2800	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Pamohi(Garchuk)	Kamrup, Assam	₹2400	₹3200	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	P.O. Uparhali Guwahati	Kamrup, Assam	₹2800	₹3000	₹2850	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Gossaigaon	Kokrajhar, Assam	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Sonari	Sivasagar, Assam	₹2800	₹3000	₹2900	2026-01-31
OnionLocal	Pamohi(Garchuk)	Kamrup, Assam	₹2400	₹3200	₹2600	2026-01-31

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