Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Jammu-kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Jammu-kashmir is currently ₹2,376 per quintal (₹23.76/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 ₹1,200 per quintal in Batote 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 ₹3,800 per quintal in Batote Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 9 Mandis in Jammu-kashmir 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 Jammu-kashmir, 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 ₹2,376, 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 Jammu-kashmir 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
Jammu	1	₹2,000	₹2,800	₹2,357
Anantnag	2	₹1,400	₹3,800	₹2,396
Kathua	1	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹2,400
Udhampur	1	₹2,250	₹2,750	₹2,421
Srinagar	1	₹2,400	₹3,200	₹2,718
Rajouri	1	₹2,500	₹3,000	₹2,800

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Narwal Jammu (F&V)	Jammu, Jammu Kashmir	₹2000	₹2200	₹2100	2026-01-30
OnionOther	Kathua	Kathua, Jammu Kashmir	₹2400	₹2500	₹2450	2026-01-30
OnionOther	Udhampur	Udhampur, Jammu Kashmir	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-01-30
OnionOnion	Narwal Jammu (F&V)	Jammu, Jammu Kashmir	₹2000	₹2200	₹2100	2026-01-29
OnionOther	Kathua	Kathua, Jammu Kashmir	₹2400	₹2500	₹2450	2026-01-29
OnionOther	Udhampur	Udhampur, Jammu Kashmir	₹2400	₹2400	₹2400	2026-01-29
OnionNasik	Rajouri (F&V)	Rajouri, Jammu Kashmir	₹2500	₹2500	₹2500	2026-01-28
OnionNasik	Parimpore	Srinagar, Jammu Kashmir	₹2500	₹2700	₹2600	2026-01-28
OnionOnion	Narwal Jammu (F&V)	Jammu, Jammu Kashmir	₹2000	₹2200	₹2100	2026-01-28
OnionOther	Kathua	Kathua, Jammu Kashmir	₹2400	₹2500	₹2450	2026-01-28

Onion Mandi Prices Today in Jammu Kashmir

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