In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,972 per quintal in Raikot APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,972
- Lowest Price Today₹3,972
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,972
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 26.8% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,350 (32.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,065, with the average around ₹3,132. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹4,065 | ₹4,065 | ₹4,065 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,860 | ₹3,860 | ₹3,860 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,810 | ₹3,810 | ₹3,810 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 | ₹3,785 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,755 | ₹3,755 | ₹3,755 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 | ₹3,730 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,695 | ₹3,695 | ₹3,695 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 | ₹3,670 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 | ₹3,650 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,620 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,570 | ₹3,570 | ₹3,570 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,540 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,520 |
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
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 Raikot 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.