In today's crop-price rundown for 05 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 63.5% above the period average and right at 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 05 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
The ₹3,600 (56.3%) 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 Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,446. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,510 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,433 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,242 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,420 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,096 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sikanderabad APMC posted this Onion rate on 05 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.