From today's trading desk on 12 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Siliguri APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 48.1% above the period average, sitting just 7.7% 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 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,000 |
| 2 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 4 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Coonoor(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹1,500 (23.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,242. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Siliguri APMC on 12 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.