Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Himachal-pradesh?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Himachal-pradesh is currently ₹2,183 per quintal (₹21.83/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 ₹600 per quintal in Solan 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 ₹3,300 per quintal in SMY Dharamshala Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 35 Mandis in Himachal-pradesh 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 Himachal-pradesh, 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 ₹2,183, 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 Himachal-pradesh 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
Mandi	3	₹1,200	₹2,000	₹1,646
Una	2	₹1,300	₹2,200	₹1,668
Sirmaur	2	₹1,500	₹2,000	₹1,700
Kullu	3	₹1,000	₹2,200	₹1,839
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh)	1	₹1,700	₹2,000	₹1,907
Solan	2	₹1,100	₹3,000	₹2,146
Chamba	1	₹2,000	₹2,500	₹2,250
Shimla	2	₹2,200	₹3,000	₹2,639
Kangra	8	₹2,000	₹3,300	₹2,651

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	SMY Baijnath	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2400	₹3000	₹2800	2026-01-31
OnionOther	SMY Jaisinghpur	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2700	₹2800	₹2750	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	SMY Nagrota Bagwan	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	PMY Kangra	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2800	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	SMY Palampur	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	SMY Dharamshala	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2800	₹2650	2026-01-31
Onion1st Sort	SMY Rohroo	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-31
Onion1st Sort	PMY Dhalli Shimla	Shimla, Himachal Pradesh	₹2500	₹2800	₹2600	2026-01-31
OnionOther	PMY Kather Solan	Solan, Himachal Pradesh	₹1700	₹2200	₹2000	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	SMY Baijnath	Kangra, Himachal Pradesh	₹2400	₹2500	₹2400	2026-01-30

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