Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in Punjab?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in Punjab is currently ₹1,449 per quintal (₹14.49/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 ₹160 per quintal in Tanda Urmur 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 ₹2,500 per quintal in Doraha Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 66 Mandis in Punjab 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 Punjab, 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 ₹1,449, 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 Punjab 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
Amritsar	2	₹1,000	₹1,400	₹1,205
Jalandhar	3	₹600	₹1,800	₹1,212
Pathankot	1	₹1,100	₹1,300	₹1,217
Hoshiarpur	5	₹160	₹2,000	₹1,276
Shahid Bhagat Singh Nagar (Nawanshahr)	1	₹1,200	₹1,400	₹1,300
Patiala	7	₹630	₹2,200	₹1,319
Gurdaspur	5	₹1,000	₹1,800	₹1,386
Kapurthala	1	₹902	₹1,789	₹1,412
Sangrur	4	₹800	₹1,900	₹1,447
Ludhiana	6	₹500	₹2,500	₹1,448
Fatehgarh Sahib	3	₹1,200	₹2,100	₹1,506
Ferozepur	2	₹1,400	₹1,700	₹1,529
Bhatinda	5	₹1,000	₹2,100	₹1,541
Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar (Mohali)	5	₹1,300	₹2,000	₹1,557
Rupnagar (Ropar)	3	₹1,300	₹1,700	₹1,563
Tarn Taran	2	₹1,400	₹1,700	₹1,571
Muktsar	3	₹700	₹2,500	₹1,600
Moga	4	₹1,000	₹2,000	₹1,605
Fazilka	2	₹1,500	₹2,000	₹1,818
Mansa	2	₹1,600	₹1,890	₹1,826

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionRed	Rayya	Amritsar, Punjab	₹1160	₹1160	₹1160	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Bhagta Bhai Ka	Bhatinda, Punjab	₹1900	₹1900	₹1900	2026-04-21
OnionMedium	Zira	Ferozepur, Punjab	₹1600	₹1600	₹1600	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Quadian	Gurdaspur, Punjab	₹1000	₹1200	₹1100	2026-04-21
OnionOnion	Garh Shankar	Hoshiarpur, Punjab	₹1000	₹1000	₹1000	2026-04-21
OnionOther	GarhShankar (Kotfatuhi)	Hoshiarpur, Punjab	₹1300	₹1300	₹1300	2026-04-21
OnionOnion	Mukerian	Hoshiarpur, Punjab	₹1300	₹1500	₹1400	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Jalandhar City(Jalandhar)	Jalandhar, Punjab	₹600	₹1200	₹800	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Phillaur(Apra Mandi)	Jalandhar, Punjab	₹1500	₹1500	₹1500	2026-04-21
OnionOnion	Sahnewal	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹1900	₹1900	₹1900	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Jagraon	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹1100	₹1100	₹1100	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Samrala	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹1200	₹1700	₹1400	2026-04-21
OnionOnion	Khanna	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹1200	₹1200	₹1200	2026-04-21
OnionOther	Ludhiana	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹500	₹1600	₹1100	2026-04-21
OnionMedium	Doraha	Ludhiana, Punjab	₹1800	₹2200	₹2000	2026-04-21
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