In the day's wholesale-price digest for 05 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in A lot APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What Put A lot APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹1,811
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 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 94.8% above the period average, sitting right at 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 05 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at A lot APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹1,951. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹1,811 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,580 | ₹800 | ₹3,580 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,242 | ₹411 | ₹3,242 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,452 | ₹501 | ₹3,452 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,052 | ₹301 | ₹2,001 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹200 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹610 | ₹2,510 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,141 | ₹551 | ₹3,141 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,334 | ₹500 | ₹3,334 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹631 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,710 | ₹100 | ₹1,710 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,640 | ₹1,021 | ₹1,640 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹400 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹311 | ₹1,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,540 | ₹300 | ₹1,540 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹250 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,199 | ₹400 | ₹2,199 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,480 | ₹601 | ₹1,480 |
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
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at A lot APMC on 05 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.