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Agriculture
Onion Relief Plan Falters as Kanda Express Arrives in Delhi, Prices Stay at Rs 54‑60/kg
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 09:32 PM
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The Kanda Express shipment reached Delhi but failed to deliver the promised Rs 35 per kilogram onion relief, with market rates still hovering between Rs 54 and Rs 60 per kilogram.
The government‑backed Kanda Express convoy entered Delhi this week, raising hopes among consumers that the promised onion price relief of Rs 35 per kilogram would soon be reflected in market rates. Traders and shoppers alike awaited the arrival, expecting a swift correction of the steep prices that have persisted for weeks.
However, on arrival the relief did not materialise. Retail outlets that received the shipment reported that onion prices continued to trade between Rs 54 and Rs 60 per kilogram, well above the targeted relief level. The discrepancy between the announced subsidy and the on‑ground pricing left many consumers disappointed.
Market analysts suggest that logistical bottlenecks and uneven distribution may be contributing to the gap, while authorities have been urged to accelerate the release of subsidised stock to bring prices down to the promised level. The situation remains under close watch as Delhi residents hope for a quicker resolution.
However, on arrival the relief did not materialise. Retail outlets that received the shipment reported that onion prices continued to trade between Rs 54 and Rs 60 per kilogram, well above the targeted relief level. The discrepancy between the announced subsidy and the on‑ground pricing left many consumers disappointed.
Market analysts suggest that logistical bottlenecks and uneven distribution may be contributing to the gap, while authorities have been urged to accelerate the release of subsidised stock to bring prices down to the promised level. The situation remains under close watch as Delhi residents hope for a quicker resolution.