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Government raises onion procurement price under Price Stabilisation Buffer by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal
Government increases onion procurement price to support farmers.
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Samachar Pathshala Desk
Published 4 Jul 2026 · 1 min
The Government has increased the procurement price of onions for the Price Stabilisation Buffer by 13%, from ₹1,875 per quintal to ₹2,125 per quintal. The revised procurement price is effective from 4 July 2026.
Procurement of onions through NAFED and NCCF for the Government's Price Stabilisation Buffer is in progress.
The revised procurement price will ensure better returns for onion farmers while supporting buffer procurement efforts.
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