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On October 24, 2024, onion prices in Maharashtra's key markets witnessed significant fluctuations. The varying arrivals and price differences across markets have left both traders and farmers in uncertainty. These price changes depend on several factors, including production costs, transportation, and seasonal conditions. Let's take a closer look at the onion price situation in Maharashtra's various markets and how it might affect farmers.
Mandi Name | Arrivals (in tons) | Variety | Min Price (₹/quintal) | Max Price (₹/quintal) |
Nagpur | 224 | Red | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 4,000 |
Nasik | 98.7 | Other | ₹ 3,850 | ₹ 5,051 |
Pune | 1196.6 | Local | ₹ 2,000 | ₹ 5,000 |
Pune (Manjri) | 5.2 | Local | ₹ 2,600 | ₹ 4,000 |
Pune (Pimpri) | 2.4 | Local | ₹ 3,700 | ₹ 4,300 |
Ramtek | 20 | Other | ₹ 3,000 | ₹ 4,000 |
Solapur | 3824.7 | Red | ₹ 500 | ₹ 5,600 |
Vashi New Mumbai | 1051.7 | Other | ₹ 2,300 | ₹ 4,900 |
Akola | 100.5 | Other | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 4,000 |
Amrawati (F&V) | 21 | Red | ₹ 1,500 | ₹ 4,800 |
Bhusaval | 0.3 | Red | ₹ 3,500 | ₹ 4,000 |
Jalgaon | 40.6 | Other | ₹ 750 | ₹ 3,125 |
Lasalgaon | 378.4 | Other | ₹ 3,800 | ₹ 4,851 |
Vashi, Navi Mumbai, the onion arrivals totaled 1051.7 tons, with a minimum price of ₹2300 and a maximum of ₹4900. The average price stood at ₹3600 per quintal, indicating relative stability in the market. Smaller markets like Ramtek, Akola, Amravati, Bhusawal, Jalgaon, and Lasalgaon also displayed price variations, with most markets recording prices between ₹3000 and ₹4851 per quintal. This reflects the uneven conditions in different markets.
These fluctuations in prices have placed farmers in a difficult situation. Particularly in markets like Solapur, where onion prices have plummeted, farmers are struggling to even cover their production costs. Although markets like Nashik and Pune have shown slightly better performance, farmers there still face challenges in receiving fair returns for their efforts.
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