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Onions have become more expensive, with prices rising by 40% in a week; find out the price of 1 kg in your city.
Onion Price: The common man's kitchen budget is deteriorating. First, sugar and now onion prices have skyrocketed. In just one week, onions have become 40% more expensive.
Onion Price Hike: Onion price crosses Rs 60 per kg
Onion Price Hike: People were already worried about rising sugar prices ahead of the festive season. Now, onion prices have also started rising. Prices have risen sharply in many parts of the country in recent days. Currently, the average retail price of onions has reached ₹40.72 per kg. However, in major metropolitan cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata, onions are being sold at ₹50-60 per kg.
According to news agency PTI, onion prices in Bhubaneswar have risen from ₹25-30 per kg to ₹55-60 per kg. Retailers say prices have nearly doubled in just two days. This sudden increase in onion prices has completely disrupted the common man's kitchen budget.
How much has the price of onion increased in 1 month?
In Lasalgaon, Maharashtra, Asia's largest onion market, wholesale prices have risen by 30-42% in just one week. On Friday, August 21st, the average retail price of onion rose to ₹40.79 per kilogram, compared to ₹34.87 per kilogram on July 21st. This means that onion prices have increased by approximately 17% in just one month. This annual increase is even higher. On August 21st, 2025, the average retail price of onion was ₹28.72 per kilogram. In comparison, onion prices have risen by more than 42% in the past year.
Retail onion rates in some major cities today
| City | Retail price of onion (per kg) |
| Delhi-NCR | 50-55 rupees |
| Mumbai | 52-58 rupees |
| Kolkata | 55-60 rupees |
| Chennai | Rs 48-54 |
| Bengaluru | 45-52 rupees |
| Patna | 48-55 rupees |
Condition of wholesale markets
The wholesale price of onion in Lasalgaon Mandi has increased from Rs 3195 to Rs 3600 per quintal i.e., Rs 32-36 per kg.
The wholesale price of good quality onion in Delhi's Azadpur Mandi is running above Rs 45-50 per kg.
Why are onion prices rising?
Due to the delayed start of sowing in India, the arrival of the new Kharif onion crop is being delayed. Furthermore, the festive season has led to a sharp increase in onion demand, widening the supply-demand gap. According to reports, to provide relief to the public from this price burden, the government is planning to release onions from its buffer stock into the markets starting in September.
