Onion prices increase ahead of Diwali due to heavy rains and supply problems
The price of onion in retail markets is currently between Rs 60-80 per kg and is expected to remain high till Diwali. The surge in onion prices is mainly due to heavy rains in major onion producing states like Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, which have damaged crops and disrupted supplies.As a result, prices…
