In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,560 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹5,342
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,560
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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.
Right now Onion is about 73.0% above the period average — just 33.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 13 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 3 Angul APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Kahithapattarai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹500 (7.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,342, with the average around ₹2,058. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹5,342 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,560 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,737 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,608 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,522 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,557 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,527 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,521 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,555 |
| 30 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,607 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,680 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,316 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Varanasi APMC logged this Onion rate on 13 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.