Weather & then war lead to tears in India’s onion basket
TNN / May 18, 2026, 03:00 (IST)
Maharashtra's onion farmers face devastating losses as prices plummet far below production costs. A combination of bumper harvests, weak demand, export disruptions, and unseasonal rains has led to crops rotting and farmers selling at a significant deficit. Many are demanding government intervention and compensation for their distress.