Onion prices rise sharply in India

Onion inflation rose from 22.54 percent in July to 48.27 percent in August 2026, according to the government’s Consumer Price Index data. The all-India average retail price of onion stood at Rs 53.92 a kg on 15 September, up 48 percent from a month earlier and 94 percent from a year earlier.

India’s onion supply comes mainly from the rabi crop, which accounts for roughly 60 to 70 percent of total production. This year, weather disruptions affected both production and the timing of supplies, reducing the quantity reaching markets when consumers need it.