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onion
Commodities Onion, Oil or Chicken: What Made Your Thali Costlier in July
A Crisil Intelligence report released Friday showed India's home-cooked vegetarian thali cost 4% more in July year-on-year, while a non-vegetarian thali was 9% costlier. Onion prices jumped 23% month-on-month on tight rabi stocks after Maharashtra's unseasonal rain and hailstorms, while broiler chicken fell 2% month-on-month. Vegetable oil, LPG and chicken prices all rose year-on-year, with potatoes and tomatoes providing some relief.
Commodities India Raises Onion Procurement Price by 13% as Buffer Stock Buildup Lags
The Indian government increased onion procurement price by 13% to Rs 2,125 per quintal effective July 4, 2026, aiming to improve farmer realisations and accelerate buffer stock accumulation. Despite five consecutive price hikes, only about 2,000 tonnes have been procured since June 1, as arrivals remain steady and exports face competition from Pakistan and China. Delayed monsoon and speculative buying in key production centres like Nashik have influenced market dynamics, while overall production is nearly unchanged at 307.37 lakh tonnes.
Commodities Centre hikes onion procurement price by 13% to ₹2,125/quintal, 5th revision this season
The Indian government has raised the onion procurement price for buffer stock by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal, effective July 4, 2026. This is the fifth upward revision this season, driven by slow procurement of only about 2,000 tonnes since June 1. Supply remains adequate with robust mandi arrivals, though delayed monsoon and speculative buying are affecting prices.
Commodities Maharashtra's Expert Panel to Address Onion Price Decline
Maharashtra has established an expert panel to address the decline in onion prices, focusing on long-term solutions for the state's onion sector. The panel will assess factors affecting prices and recommend measures to improve the value chain.
Commodities Maharashtra Onion Farmers Demand Higher Procurement Prices
Maharashtra onion farmers are demanding a minimum procurement price of Rs 3,000 per quintal, citing current rates as insufficient to cover costs. Despite relaxed procurement norms, farmers face financial distress due to low prices.
Trade Maharashtra Onion Farmers Demand ₹10,000 Crore Aid
Maharashtra's onion farmers are urging the Indian government for a ₹10,000 crore revival package and a stable export policy. They cite financial distress due to export bans and natural calamities.