In today's crop-price rundown for 13 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 62.0% above the period average and just 10.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
The ₹500 (7.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,778. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC posted this Onion rate on 13 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.