Reading today's price tape for 23 Sep 2026, Kattappana Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Onion, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Kattappana Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,000
- Lowest Price Today₹7,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis3
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 33.7% above the period average, sitting just 10.7% 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 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Roorkee APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 3 Rayya APMC | ₹1,432 |
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.
At ₹6,068 (423.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Kattappana Market APMC ranged between ₹2,700 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹5,608. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹8,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Kattappana Market APMC led Onion on 23 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.