Question 1

What is the current average price of Onion in West-bengal?

Accepted Answer

The average wholesale price of Onion in West-bengal is currently ₹2,220 per quintal (₹22.20/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 ₹1,180 per quintal in Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) 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 ₹3,600 per quintal in Darjeeling Mandi.

Question 4

How many markets are reporting Onion prices today?

Accepted Answer

We have received active price updates from 46 Mandis in West-bengal 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 West-bengal, 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 ₹2,220, 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 West-bengal 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
Murshidabad	1	₹1,600	₹1,825	₹1,712
Paschim Medinipur	2	₹1,600	₹1,900	₹1,738
Hooghly	4	₹1,500	₹2,500	₹1,880
Purba Medinipur	2	₹1,200	₹2,400	₹1,906
Malda	2	₹1,700	₹2,200	₹1,981
Bankura	2	₹1,500	₹2,300	₹2,067
Puruliya	3	₹1,500	₹3,000	₹2,108
Birbhum	4	₹1,800	₹2,300	₹2,164
Purba Bardhaman	3	₹1,700	₹2,600	₹2,169
Kolkata	1	₹1,180	₹2,650	₹2,170
Nadia	6	₹1,500	₹3,100	₹2,205
North 24 Parganas	2	₹1,800	₹2,900	₹2,223
Dakshin Dinajpur	1	₹1,800	₹2,600	₹2,236
Uttar Dinajpur	2	₹2,100	₹2,500	₹2,320
South 24 Parganas	2	₹1,700	₹2,800	₹2,504
Jalpaiguri	4	₹2,200	₹3,000	₹2,504
Howrah	2	₹1,800	₹3,400	₹2,533
Darjeeling	3	₹2,000	₹3,600	₹3,025

Commodity	Market	District / State	Min (/quintal)	Max (/quintal)	Modal (/quintal)	Date
OnionOther	Darjeeling	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹3300	₹3500	₹3400	2026-02-01
OnionNasik	Karsiyang(Matigara)	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹3300	₹3500	₹3400	2026-02-01
OnionOnion	Siliguri	Darjeeling, West Bengal	₹2200	₹2400	₹2300	2026-02-01
OnionNasik	Bishnupur(Bankura)	Bankura, West Bengal	₹1500	₹2200	₹2000	2026-01-31
OnionNasik	Sheoraphuly	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹1500	₹2000	₹1800	2026-01-31
OnionNasik	Champadanga	Hooghly, West Bengal	₹1600	₹2000	₹1800	2026-01-31
OnionOnion	Habra	North 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹1800	₹2000	₹1900	2026-01-31
OnionOther	Balarampur	Puruliya, West Bengal	₹1500	₹1700	₹1600	2026-01-31
OnionOther	Purulia	Puruliya, West Bengal	₹2400	₹2700	₹2500	2026-01-31
OnionRed	Baruipur(Canning)	South 24 Parganas, West Bengal	₹2200	₹2400	₹2300	2026-01-31

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