In a dimly lit warehouse, workers sort through piles of freshly arrived onions, separating smaller bulbs from larger ones on a wooden table. — Illustration — AI-generated

Onion prices rise in Indian markets

Published 24 October 2026

Onion prices have risen about 10% in wholesale markets over the past week. Traders expect prices to climb further by another ₹8-10 per kg before fresh produce reaches markets in larger quantities in November.

Daily arrivals of onions have fallen around 15% over the past week. Supplies from the new kharif crop are expected to increase only towards the end of October, with larger arrivals after Diwali around November 10.