In the day's wholesale-price digest for 06 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,600 per quintal in Ettumanoor Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date06 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 40.8% above the period average, sitting just 30.0% 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 06 Sep 2026, so you can see where Ettumanoor 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 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 4 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Tirukattupalli(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.
That ₹350 (5.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ettumanoor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹3,977. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,600 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ettumanoor Market APMC on 06 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.