Reading today's price tape for 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,700 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,701
- Lowest Price Today₹552
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 50.8% above the period average, sitting just 23.9% 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 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Sailana(F&V) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹2,350 (32.4%) 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 Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,861, with the average around ₹2,453. 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 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,080 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹996 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,701 | ₹552 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,361 | ₹350 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,651 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,861 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,581 | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹470 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,126 | ₹700 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹402 | ₹2,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,212 | ₹200 | ₹2,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,350 | ₹200 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,838 | ₹3,838 | ₹3,838 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,981 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,986 | ₹300 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹100 | ₹3,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,101 | ₹400 | ₹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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 Ratlam APMC on 16 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.