Overview
Onion (प्याज) mandi price trend and forecast for 2026. Seasonal pattern, factors affecting rate, and the best time to sell for maximum profit. This guide gives Indian farmers practical, actionable steps - updated for 2026 - that you can apply directly to raise income and reduce cost.
What Drives the Onion Price
The onion mandi rate moves on supply (arrivals and harvest timing), demand (festivals, exports, processing), the Minimum Support Price floor where it applies, weather shocks, and government policy (export bans, buffer-stock release). Watching these together - rather than reacting to a single day's rate - helps you decide when to sell onion.
Seasonal Pattern
Prices typically fall during peak harvest arrivals and recover in the off-season. If you have storage (or access to subsidised cold storage), holding produce for the lean season can fetch 20-50% more.
How to Use This for Selling Decisions
- Check the live rate and 7-day trend on our Mandi Bhav page.
- Never sell below MSP for MSP-notified crops; use government procurement centres.
- Compare 2-3 nearby mandis the same day - rates differ.
- List on eNAM to reach buyers beyond your local mandi.
Summary & Next Steps
Use the free tools on Farmer.in to act on this guide: check today's mandi prices, find every subsidy you qualify for, and get daily updates on our free WhatsApp service.