In the price report dated 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,543 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,543
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 68.1% above the period average and just 33.7% short of 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Sailana(F&V) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
The ₹2,350 (32.4%) 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 ₹2,108. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,543 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,592 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Varanasi APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 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.