From today's trading desk on 01 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 54.6% above the period average — just 16.7% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 01 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹3,400 (51.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,587. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,200 |
Reviewing the recent daily data helps confirm whether this position is part of an ongoing trend or a short-term move driven by selective buying.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC on 01 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
Disclaimer: Prices are compiled from publicly available government mandi data (AGMARKNET / data.gov.in) and are for information only — not financial advice. Confirm the live rate at the mandi before trading.