Govt issues key statement on onion prices
The government affirmed that onion availability remains comfortable to meet domestic demand in the coming months, backed by robust production, buffer stocks and targeted market interventions aimed at moderating seasonal price pressures.Estimated onion production stood at 307.37 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) in 2025-26, broadly in line with 307.67 LMT recorded in the previous year, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution said on Wednesday.Also read: Centre to sell onions at Rs 35/kg in Delhi from Thursday amid price surgeThe ministry said onion prices typically witness seasonal pressure during the festive and wedding season because of higher demand and supply-chain factors. The scale, coverage and channels of buffer stock releases will be expanded depending on market conditions and price trends.The government has commenced calibrated and targeted releases from its onion buffer stock, with supplies being transported to major consumption centres through a hybrid model in...