Onion prices rose significantly in June, driving up overall inflation. Inflation for onions was 114% in June compared to 97.4% the previous month. While farmers typically sell onions to traders for around Rs. 20/kg, traders then sell to wholesalers for Rs. 30-80/kg, contributing to increased prices for consumers. The Agriculture Minister attributed the higher prices to damage from heavy rains hurting some crops, though a representative from NAFED said arrivals were still good with no major reported damage, so the price rise was not fully understood.