Turning to the 12 Sep 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Samana APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Samana APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 76.9% above the period average, and just 39.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ettumanoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,700 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹1,950 (28.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Samana APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹1,979. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,800 |
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
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
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 a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Samana APMC on 12 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.