In the mandi rate roundup for 21 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,700 per quintal in Aroor Market 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₹8,800
- Lowest Price Today₹8,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 41.7% above the period average and just 7.4% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹3,750 (51.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹6,140. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 06 Nov | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
| 04 Nov | ₹8,000 | ₹7,800 | ₹7,900 |
| 02 Nov | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 20 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Aroor Market 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.