Across the reporting yards on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Sonepat APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 38.4% above the period average and just 20.0% 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
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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Chengannur 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 II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 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.
That ₹2,350 (32.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sonepat APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,890. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹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
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Sonepat APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.