In the day's wholesale-price digest for 07 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date07 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 128.3% above the period average, sitting right at 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 07 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Madhuranthagam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Palani(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Gobichettipalayam(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 ₹4,250 (63.0%) 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 Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,533. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,071 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹898 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Jun | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹821 |
| 17 Jun | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 16 Jun | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Lalganj APMC on 07 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.