Madhya Pradesh Farmers Stage Symbolic Funeral for Onions as Market Prices Collapse Below Production Costs

Nov 25, 2025 02:45 am CST

Farmers in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur district have conducted a symbolic funeral for onions after market prices crashed to Rs 1-10 per kg, far below the Rs 10-12 per kg production cost. The protest highlights how the 25% export duty has made Indian onions uncompetitive internationally, leading to stockpiles and price collapse despite appeals to the government for intervention.