Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,800 per quintal in Pattambi Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Pattambi Market APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,000
- Lowest Price Today₹8,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 52.4% above the period average — just 2.2% 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 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Pattambi Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,800 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pattambi Market APMC ranged between ₹2,600 and ₹9,000, with the average around ₹5,773. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pattambi Market APMC on 18 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.