In the price report dated 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Gharaunda APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 40.2% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹4,800 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gharaunda APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,209. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gharaunda APMC reported Onion at this level on 17 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.