In the day's wholesale-price digest for 10 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,500 per quintal in Athirampuzha Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date10 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 54.3% above the period average, sitting just 11.5% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 10 Sep 2026, so you can see where Athirampuzha Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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 ₹2,000 (29.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Athirampuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹9,600, with the average around ₹5,509. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹9,200 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,600 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,100 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Athirampuzha Market APMC on 10 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.