Pulling together the 23 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 31.2% above the period average — just 8.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 23 Sep 2026, so you can see where SMY Santoshgarh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹4,200 (53.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,507. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,850 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 23 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.