Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Karnataka?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Karnataka is currently ₹3,878 per quintal (₹38.78/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 ₹500 per quintal in Kalaburagi 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 ₹6,200 per quintal in Shimoga Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 34 Mandis in Karnataka 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 Karnataka, 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 ₹3,878, 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 Karnataka 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
Haveri	2	₹1,000	₹4,500	₹2,483
Bijapur (Karnataka)	1	₹1,000	₹6,000	₹2,929
Kalaburagi	1	₹500	₹6,000	₹2,950
Tumkur	1	₹2,300	₹3,800	₹3,150
Dharwad	1	₹1,000	₹6,100	₹3,373
Hassan	5	₹1,000	₹5,080	₹3,566
Chikkaballapur	2	₹1,000	₹6,000	₹3,668
Bangalore	2	₹1,500	₹5,800	₹3,735
Chikmagalur	3	₹1,667	₹5,000	₹3,836
Kolar	2	₹1,800	₹5,300	₹3,896
Vijayanagara	1	₹1,700	₹5,000	₹3,925
Udupi	1	₹2,900	₹4,500	₹4,000
Bangalore Rural	2	₹1,500	₹5,500	₹4,079
Bagalkot	2	₹1,000	₹5,600	₹4,100
Dakshina Kannada	1	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹4,167
Belgaum	1	₹1,000	₹6,000	₹4,292
Mandya	1	₹3,000	₹5,000	₹4,333
Mysore	3	₹1,500	₹6,000	₹4,359
Davanagere	1	₹3,500	₹5,700	₹4,675
Shimoga	1	₹3,500	₹6,200	₹5,261

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOnion	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4500	₹4300	2026-09-25
OnionOnion	Gauribidanur	Chikkaballapur, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-09-25
OnionOnion	Doddaballapur	Bangalore Rural, Karnataka	₹4500	₹5500	₹5000	2026-09-25
OnionPuna	Hubballi	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹2500	₹4900	₹3800	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Mangaluru	Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka	₹4000	₹5000	₹4500	2026-09-24
OnionLocal	Hubballi	Dharwad, Karnataka	₹2100	₹4500	₹3600	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Bengaluru	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹4000	₹5000	₹4400	2026-09-24
OnionBangalore-Samall	Bengaluru	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹2000	₹3000	₹2500	2026-09-24
OnionLocal	Bengaluru	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-09-24
OnionPuna	Bengaluru	Bangalore, Karnataka	₹3000	₹5200	₹4400	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Shimoga	Shimoga, Karnataka	₹3800	₹6000	₹4800	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Gauribidanur	Chikkaballapur, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4000	₹3500	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Bangarpet	Kolar, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4500	₹4300	2026-09-24
OnionOnion	Kadur	Chikmagalur, Karnataka	₹2775	₹2775	₹2775	2026-09-23
OnionOnion	Udupi	Udupi, Karnataka	₹3000	₹4000	₹3800	2026-09-23
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