In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Tinsukia Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 38.3% above the period average and just 7.4% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,800 (66.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Tinsukia Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,615. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Tinsukia Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.