India's onion market is currently under severe stress, with prices plummeting to ₹1-₹4 per kg (approximately $0.01-$0.05) as farmers face an oversupply crisis. The situation has been worsened by reduced export demand to Gulf countries, traditionally a stable market for Indian onions. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia have disrupted trade flows, leading to a significant increase in domestic supply. Farmers are reporting mandi (market) rates that often fall below their production, harvesting, and transportation costs, making it unfeasible to transport onions to markets. In states like Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, many farmers are resorting to distress selling, dumping onions in market yards to recover partial losses rather than facing the costs of unsold stock. While export disruptions are a key factor, domestic issues such as seasonal production cycles, storage limitations, and weather conditions also play a significant role in the current crisis. The strong Rabi harvest has further contributed to the oversupply, intensifying the price decline and impacting farmers severely.