Across the reporting yards on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Thanesar APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 50.2% above the period average, and just 16.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹2,600 (37.1%) 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 Thanesar APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,062. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Thanesar APMC on 16 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.