In the latest market update for 09 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in SMY Rohroo APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 42.6% above the period average, sitting just 15.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 09 Sep 2026, so you can see where SMY Rohroo APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹2,850 (42.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Rohroo APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,577. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,320 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at SMY Rohroo APMC on 09 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.