In today's crop-price rundown for 03 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Kayamkulam Market APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 14.0% below the period average, and just 59.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 03 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,400 (51.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Kayamkulam Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹12,600, with the average around ₹5,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹12,300 | ₹12,100 | ₹12,200 |
| 08 Nov | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 07 Nov | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 06 Nov | ₹12,100 | ₹11,900 | ₹12,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹9,600 | ₹9,400 | ₹9,500 |
| 04 Nov | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Nov | ₹8,300 | ₹8,100 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Nov | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Oct | ₹12,400 | ₹12,200 | ₹12,300 |
| 30 Oct | ₹12,400 | ₹12,200 | ₹12,300 |
| 29 Oct | ₹12,600 | ₹12,400 | ₹12,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,400 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹8,900 | ₹8,700 | ₹8,800 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kayamkulam Market APMC reported Onion at this level on 03 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.