Turning to the 12 Sep 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Padra APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Padra APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 48.2% above the period average and just 18.2% 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 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Myladi(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 ₹2,850 (42.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Padra APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,037. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,150 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,750 | ₹3,150 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Padra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.