Reading today's price tape for 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Rohtak APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 47.0% above the period average, sitting just 37.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
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 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
The ₹4,750 (65.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rohtak APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,701. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,750 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
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
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, 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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Rohtak APMC on 17 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.