Across the reporting yards on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,968 per quintal in Mahuva(Station Road) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,660
- Lowest Price Today₹1,275
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,968
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 13.4% above the period average and just 58.8% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Pattambi 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 I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,350 (32.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Mahuva(Station Road) APMC ranged between ₹345 and ₹4,775, with the average around ₹1,735. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹4,505 | ₹625 | ₹2,565 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,660 | ₹1,275 | ₹1,968 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,775 | ₹400 | ₹2,588 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,825 | ₹1,160 | ₹1,993 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,305 | ₹1,125 | ₹2,715 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹460 | ₹2,480 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,860 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,030 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,780 | ₹800 | ₹1,790 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,360 | ₹750 | ₹2,055 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,755 | ₹390 | ₹2,573 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹805 | ₹1,753 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,175 | ₹400 | ₹2,288 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,105 | ₹450 | ₹2,278 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,580 | ₹375 | ₹1,978 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,435 | ₹350 | ₹1,893 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹875 | ₹1,563 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,875 | ₹385 | ₹2,130 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,405 | ₹365 | ₹1,885 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,455 | ₹555 | ₹1,505 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,910 | ₹390 | ₹1,650 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahuva(Station Road) 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.