From today's trading desk on 01 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Gautampura APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹551
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 195.9% above the period average, sitting just 25.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 01 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,400 (51.5%) 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 Gautampura APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,014. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹500 | ₹1,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹551 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,550 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹900 | ₹1,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹800 | ₹551 | ₹700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹500 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹721 | ₹500 | ₹721 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,100 | ₹525 | ₹700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹700 | ₹800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹605 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹600 | ₹700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹575 | ₹1,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹621 | ₹500 | ₹600 |
| 05 Aug | ₹700 | ₹500 | ₹700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹721 | ₹521 | ₹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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Gautampura APMC on 01 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.