Based on what the markets reported on 18 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Narwana APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
At this level, Onion is about 38.2% above the period average, sitting just 11.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
A spread of ₹4,800 (66.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Narwana APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,076. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹400 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Narwana APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.