In the latest market update for 12 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹800 per quintal in Gautampura APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹800
- Lowest Price Today₹750
- Average (Modal) Price₹800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 29.8% below the period average — just 81.0% 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
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 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹2,850 (42.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gautampura APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹4,220, with the average around ₹1,140. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹3,500 | ₹700 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Nov | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,100 |
| 02 Nov | ₹1,101 | ₹800 | ₹1,101 |
| 31 Oct | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 30 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 29 Oct | ₹1,251 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,251 |
| 27 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,051 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹700 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹800 | ₹650 | ₹800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,051 | ₹1,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,100 | ₹600 | ₹1,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹600 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹600 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,220 | ₹900 | ₹1,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,200 |
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
To wrap up, Gautampura APMC logged this Onion rate on 12 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.