Reading today's price tape for 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Thalayolaparambu Market APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹5,700
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 3.6% above the period average, sitting just 34.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 22 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹11,100 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,850 (53.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Thalayolaparambu Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹5,309. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,800 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,200 | ₹6,800 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 13 Aug | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Thalayolaparambu Market APMC on 22 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.