The Economic Times

Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South India

Wholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising prices. A delayed kharif crop from southern India is expected to further increase costs. Onion quality has suffered globally due to erratic weather conditions. Future price trends will depend on September rainfall and new crop arrivals.