In the day's wholesale-price digest for 03 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Ayodhya APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 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.
At this level, Onion is about 76.3% above the period average, sitting just 36.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,400 (51.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ayodhya APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹3,945, with the average around ₹1,418. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,945 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,722 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,533 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,543 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,508 |
| 01 Aug | ₹900 | ₹900 | ₹900 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ayodhya APMC on 03 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.