Onion Rate at Lasalgaon Today: New Red Onion Arrives at ₹2,401 to ₹3,400 a Quintal, Summer Onion Averages ₹4,100; How to Check Daily Rates
New red onion opened at ₹2,401 to ₹3,400 a quintal at Lasalgaon, with summer onion averaging ₹4,100. What moves onion prices and how to check today’s rate.
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At Lasalgaon, Asia’s biggest onion market, the season’s first new red (kharif) onion sold at ₹2,401 to ₹3,400 a quintal, averaging ₹2,501, when it arrived on 22 October 2026. Stored summer (unhal) onion sold for ₹900 to ₹4,571, averaging ₹4,100, about ₹700 higher than the previous week on stronger demand.
Onion prices change every day, so use the steps below to check the latest auction rate.
Latest reported Lasalgaon rates
| Onion type | Minimum | Maximum | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| New red onion | ₹2,401 | ₹3,400 | ₹2,501 |
| Summer onion | ₹900 | ₹4,571 | ₹4,100 |
Prices are per quintal (100 kg) at the 22 October 2026 auction, when about 250 vehicles arrived. Wholesale rates of ₹25 to ₹41 a kg typically mean higher retail prices in Pune.
Why onion prices move
- Arrivals: as the new red onion harvest picks up in November and December, supply rises and prices usually ease.
- Stored stock: summer onion stored since April-May fetches a premium until fresh supply is enough.
- Weather: unseasonal rain, like the showers across Madhya Maharashtra this week, can damage standing crops and stored onion.
- Exports: changes in export rules or duties affect demand quickly.
Red onion does not store well, so farmers usually sell it within weeks of harvest, which is why prices can drop sharply when arrivals peak.
How to check today’s onion rate
- Open agmarknet.gov.in, select Onion, Maharashtra, Nashik district and Lasalgaon market.
- Or check the Maharashtra State Agricultural Marketing Board (MSAMB) daily rates.
- Compare nearby markets such as Pimpalgaon, Chandvad and Chakan before you sell.
Our step-by-step guide explains how to check mandi rates online. For this week’s weather, read about the unseasonal rain in Pune district.
Onion prices change daily. The figures here are the latest widely reported auction rates; check the APMC’s daily rates before selling or buying in bulk.
Frequently asked questions
What is the onion rate in Lasalgaon today?
At the latest widely reported auction on 22 October 2026, new red onion sold at ₹2,401 to ₹3,400 a quintal and summer onion averaged ₹4,100. Check Agmarknet or MSAMB for today’s rate.
Why is Lasalgaon famous for onion?
Lasalgaon in Nashik district is Asia’s largest onion market, and its daily auction rates guide onion prices across India.
When do onion prices fall?
Usually when the new red onion harvest arrives in large volumes in November and December, unless rain damages the crop.
