Adequate Onion Availability; Government Undertakes Calibrated and Targeted Release of Buffer Stocks to Moderate Seasonal Price Pressures

The Government has initiated the calibrated and targeted release of onions from the Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) buffer stock to moderate seasonal price pressures. A hybrid transportation model using railway rakes (via the Kanda Express from Nashik) and road transport is being deployed to supply major consumption centres. Onions are being retailed at ₹35 per kg through agencies like NCCF, NAFED, Kendriya Bhandar, and Safal. The domestic onion availability is supported by an estimated 2025-26 production of 307.37 LMT and a 2026-27 Rabi procurement target of 2.00 LMT, with the Central Warehousing Corporation engaged as a storage agency for the first time.