Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Bihar?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Bihar is currently ₹4,500 per quintal (₹45.00/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 ₹2,100 per quintal in Saharsa 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 ₹6,000 per quintal in Barahat Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 34 Mandis in Bihar 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 Bihar, 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 ₹4,500, 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 Bihar 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
Saharsa	1	₹2,100	₹3,800	₹2,450
Samastipur	1	₹3,200	₹3,900	₹3,550
Bhojpur	2	₹3,000	₹4,400	₹3,650
Darbhanga	2	₹3,600	₹4,400	₹3,850
Arwal	1	₹3,600	₹4,400	₹4,000
Supaul	3	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹4,211
East Champaran	3	₹4,000	₹4,800	₹4,254
Muzaffarpur	1	₹4,100	₹4,600	₹4,319
Saran	2	₹3,200	₹4,810	₹4,344
Khagaria	2	₹4,000	₹4,960	₹4,344
Jamui	1	₹4,400	₹4,500	₹4,425
Nalanda	1	₹4,000	₹5,000	₹4,500
Madhubani	4	₹4,000	₹5,400	₹4,607
Buxar	1	₹4,520	₹4,748	₹4,612
Kaimur (Bhabua)	1	₹4,650	₹4,650	₹4,650
Kishanganj	2	₹4,250	₹5,150	₹4,656
Siwan	1	₹4,800	₹5,200	₹4,900
Gopalganj	1	₹4,750	₹5,120	₹5,001
Begusarai	2	₹4,000	₹5,600	₹5,010
Banka	2	₹4,500	₹6,000	₹5,188

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
Onion1st Sort	Balliah	Begusarai, Bihar	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Triveniganj	Supaul, Bihar	₹4200	₹4200	₹4200	2026-10-16
OnionOther	Aarah	Bhojpur, Bihar	₹3300	₹3300	₹3300	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Sonpur	Saran, Bihar	₹3600	₹3800	₹3700	2026-10-16
OnionLocal	Arwal	Arwal, Bihar	₹3600	₹3800	₹3700	2026-10-16
OnionOther	Motihari	East Champaran, Bihar	₹4000	₹4200	₹4100	2026-10-16
OnionOnion	Samastipur	Samastipur, Bihar	₹3500	₹3900	₹3800	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Balliah	Begusarai, Bihar	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-10-16
OnionNasik	Madhubani	Madhubani, Bihar	₹4500	₹4700	₹4600	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Balliah	Begusarai, Bihar	₹4800	₹5000	₹4900	2026-10-16
Onion1st Sort	Maharjganj	Siwan, Bihar	₹4800	₹4800	₹4800	2026-10-16
OnionRed	Khagaria	Khagaria, Bihar	₹4080	₹4250	₹4160	2026-10-16
OnionOther	Bahadurganj	Kishanganj, Bihar	₹4350	₹4550	₹4450	2026-10-16
OnionMedium	Bhagwanpur Mandi	Muzaffarpur, Bihar	₹4100	₹4100	₹4100	2026-10-16
OnionMedium	Barahat	Banka, Bihar	₹5000	₹6000	₹5500	2026-10-16
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