In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,440 per quintal in Narmadapuram (F&V) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Narmadapuram (F&V) APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,380
- Lowest Price Today₹2,160
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,440
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its This Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 2.9% below the period average — just 45.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(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.
At ₹4,350 (60.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Narmadapuram (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹2,010 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,512. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹4,380 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,440 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,420 | ₹2,190 | ₹2,510 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,230 | ₹2,610 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,450 | ₹2,210 | ₹2,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,340 | ₹2,190 | ₹2,589 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,570 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,970 | ₹2,120 | ₹2,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹2,010 | ₹2,330 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Narmadapuram (F&V) APMC on 22 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.