Here's the 02 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in SMY Nahan APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
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 25.6% above the period average, sitting just 2.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Piravam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at SMY Nahan APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,900. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 01 Jul | ₹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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at SMY Nahan APMC on 02 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.