Reading today's price tape for 06 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Madhavapuram Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,700
- Lowest Price Today₹6,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 55.0% above the period average — just 4.4% 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 06 Sep 2026, so you can see where Madhavapuram Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹6,750 |
| 2 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
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.
A spread of ₹350 (5.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Madhavapuram Market APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹4,194. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 18 Jul | ₹5,700 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,350 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 04 Jul | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Jul | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 27 Jun | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jun | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
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
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 Madhavapuram Market APMC on 06 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.