In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,600 per quintal in Chavakkad Market APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 41.4% above the period average, sitting right at 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 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹4,800 (66.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chavakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,667. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹6,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹6,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,800 |
| 30 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Chavakkad Market APMC on 18 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.