 "Onion price in Bengal to stay firm at Rs 60-70 till Diwali")
The sudden jump in onion prices in Delhi has not impacted West Bengal so far and traders are not expecting rise in the retail price above Rs 60-70 a kg in markets here.
"We do not expect any further rise in onion prices in the retail markets from Rs 60 for regular quality and Rs 70 a kg for premium quality. Moreover, we expect prices will begin easing post Diwali," commodity market analyst and adviser to state government Shibu Malakar said.
A onion wholesaler here also corroborated it saying wholesale price at the Posta market remained at Rs 1,800-2,000 a tonne during the day.
Onion prices in Delhi retail markets had touched Rs 80 a kg.
Supply in the city wholesale markets remained lower by 40-50 per cent as new crop is yet to hit market.
Nasik-based traders have blamed unseasonal rains as the cause for delayed harvest and new crop in the market.
"We do not expect any further rise in onion prices in the retail markets from Rs 60 for regular quality and Rs 70 a kg for premium quality. Moreover, we expect prices will begin easing post Diwali," commodity market analyst and adviser to state government Shibu Malakar said.
A onion wholesaler here also corroborated it saying wholesale price at the Posta market remained at Rs 1,800-2,000 a tonne during the day.
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"Only a small quantity of premium onions were sold at Rs 2,300-2,400 a tonne. This variety is selling at Rs 70 a kg in the retail market," the trader said declining to be quoted.
Onion prices in Delhi retail markets had touched Rs 80 a kg.
Supply in the city wholesale markets remained lower by 40-50 per cent as new crop is yet to hit market.
Nasik-based traders have blamed unseasonal rains as the cause for delayed harvest and new crop in the market.