Going by the latest APMC figures for 25 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Today's rate is about 43.0% above the period average and just 16.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 25 Sep 2026, so you can see where Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,900 (69.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,938. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chandigarh (Grain/F&V) APMC posted this Onion rate on 25 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.