In the latest market update for 04 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
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₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
Right now Onion is about 18.5% above the period average — just 26.8% 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 04 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Udumalpet APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
The ₹1,600 (25.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹3,550, with the average around ₹2,194. 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 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,600 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,550 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Rajpura APMC on 04 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.