Across the reporting yards on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Sailana APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put Sailana 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₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 73.1% above the period average and just 11.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Sailana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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 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.
At ₹2,350 (32.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sailana APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,421, with the average around ₹2,253. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹857 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹600 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹600 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹850 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹900 | ₹4,201 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,280 | ₹718 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,421 | ₹850 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,203 | ₹501 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,190 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,901 | ₹800 | ₹3,450 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,799 | ₹801 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,705 | ₹300 | ₹1,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,591 | ₹100 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,461 | ₹2,461 | ₹2,461 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,680 | ₹300 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,651 | ₹250 | ₹2,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,652 | ₹200 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,980 | ₹211 | ₹3,951 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,270 | ₹200 | ₹3,200 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sailana APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.