As fresh arrivals settled on 08 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Dhand APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
This puts Onion about 55.7% above the period average, and just 16.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 08 Sep 2026, so you can see where Dhand APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 4 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹4,250 (63.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dhand APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,697. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Dhand APMC reported Onion at this level on 08 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.