Onion High Price

Onion prices remained at a high level in the national capital on Monday and were being sold at an average price of Rs 78 per kilogram in the retail market, according to government data.

Cooperative NCCF will commence retail sale of onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidised rate of Rs 25 per kg in the national capital from Monday to give relief to consumers from high prices of the kitchen staple,

Onion prices have soared in recent months, reaching as high as 800 pesos (nearly $15) a kilogram in Manila supermarkets, making them more expensive than chicken or pork.

Low base effect also contributed to the spike in WPI inflation in May 2021. In May 2020, WPI inflation was at (-) 3.37 per cent.

The arrival of onion has decreased significantly as farmers have stopped harvesting new crop after recent rainfall in the several parts of the country increased the moisture in soil, said trade sources. The onion supply from overseas was around 279.1 tonnes in Delhi on Tuesday, while total arrival including domestic supply was estimated to be ar...

A couple in Varanasi on their wedding day exchanged garlands as is the norm in Indian custom but instead of flowers the garlands were fashioned out of onions and garlic. The pair apparently wanted to make a statement against the high prices of onions.

Consumer inflation soared to 5.54 per cent in November, the highest level recorded since July 2016, official data showed on Thursday. High food inflation driven by a continued surge in vegetable prices, particularly onions, fuelled overall inflation. Gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), consumer inflation was higher than economists' estimate. ...

Congress legislators wore garlands of onions during the Question Hour on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday as a mark of protest against the high prices.

What has caused India's onion price spike is now a matter of concern as prices are hovering around Rs 150 a kilogram in several places. NDTV visited Lasalgaon in Nashik district of Maharashtra which is a hub for procurement of onions from farmers and supplies from here are sent across the country.

The Goans are generally praised for their "Sushegad" (relaxed) attitude, but Chief Minister Pramod Sawant feels it is to be blamed for onion shortage and high prices, because people do not grow vegetables at home anymore.

Showing no signs of cooling down, retail onion prices have continued to spiral, touching as high as Rs 165/kg on Friday even as the government grapples to boost the supplies through imports.

After cases of theft of onions were reported recently, farmers in Madhya Pradesh have taken to guarding their crops by patrolling their fieldsnight and day. Onions, now the staple of political debates besides the kitchen due to its skyrocketing prices, are now selling for as high as Rs 120 in many parts of the country.

Amid spiraling onion prices across the country, the central government on Tuesday reduced the stock limit for the wholesale and retail traders by 50 per cent. The wholesalers would no longer be able to stock more than 25 tonnes of onions. For retail retail traders, the limit is five tonnes. Onion prices remain high in the range of Rs 75-100 per kg ...

The Congress on Tuesday attacked the government over high onion prices and accused the BJP members in Parliament of creating a ruckus in order to prevent a discussion on the important issue.

Onion prices, which have shot through the roof across the country, could soon touch a new high of Rs 150 per kg in the city markets, traders and analysts said on Tuesday.

Onion prices remained at a high level in the national capital on Monday and were being sold at an average price of Rs 78 per kilogram in the retail market, according to government data.

Cooperative NCCF will commence retail sale of onion from the government buffer stock at a subsidised rate of Rs 25 per kg in the national capital from Monday to give relief to consumers from high prices of the kitchen staple,

Onion prices have soared in recent months, reaching as high as 800 pesos (nearly $15) a kilogram in Manila supermarkets, making them more expensive than chicken or pork.

Low base effect also contributed to the spike in WPI inflation in May 2021. In May 2020, WPI inflation was at (-) 3.37 per cent.

The arrival of onion has decreased significantly as farmers have stopped harvesting new crop after recent rainfall in the several parts of the country increased the moisture in soil, said trade sources. The onion supply from overseas was around 279.1 tonnes in Delhi on Tuesday, while total arrival including domestic supply was estimated to be ar...

A couple in Varanasi on their wedding day exchanged garlands as is the norm in Indian custom but instead of flowers the garlands were fashioned out of onions and garlic. The pair apparently wanted to make a statement against the high prices of onions.

Consumer inflation soared to 5.54 per cent in November, the highest level recorded since July 2016, official data showed on Thursday. High food inflation driven by a continued surge in vegetable prices, particularly onions, fuelled overall inflation. Gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), consumer inflation was higher than economists' estimate. ...

Congress legislators wore garlands of onions during the Question Hour on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday as a mark of protest against the high prices.

What has caused India's onion price spike is now a matter of concern as prices are hovering around Rs 150 a kilogram in several places. NDTV visited Lasalgaon in Nashik district of Maharashtra which is a hub for procurement of onions from farmers and supplies from here are sent across the country.

The Goans are generally praised for their "Sushegad" (relaxed) attitude, but Chief Minister Pramod Sawant feels it is to be blamed for onion shortage and high prices, because people do not grow vegetables at home anymore.

Showing no signs of cooling down, retail onion prices have continued to spiral, touching as high as Rs 165/kg on Friday even as the government grapples to boost the supplies through imports.

After cases of theft of onions were reported recently, farmers in Madhya Pradesh have taken to guarding their crops by patrolling their fieldsnight and day. Onions, now the staple of political debates besides the kitchen due to its skyrocketing prices, are now selling for as high as Rs 120 in many parts of the country.

Amid spiraling onion prices across the country, the central government on Tuesday reduced the stock limit for the wholesale and retail traders by 50 per cent. The wholesalers would no longer be able to stock more than 25 tonnes of onions. For retail retail traders, the limit is five tonnes. Onion prices remain high in the range of Rs 75-100 per kg ...

The Congress on Tuesday attacked the government over high onion prices and accused the BJP members in Parliament of creating a ruckus in order to prevent a discussion on the important issue.

Onion prices, which have shot through the roof across the country, could soon touch a new high of Rs 150 per kg in the city markets, traders and analysts said on Tuesday.