Reading today's price tape for 20 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Tinsukia Market APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 36.5% above the period average, sitting just 7.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pattambi Market APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 3 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,500 (50.0%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Tinsukia Market APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,664. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 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 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Tinsukia Market APMC on 20 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.