Here's the 01 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹3,452 per quintal in A lot APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,452
- Lowest Price Today₹501
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,452
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 87.1% above the period average — right at 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 01 Sep 2026, so you can see where A lot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at A lot APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹3,452, with the average around ₹1,845. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹3,452 | ₹501 | ₹3,452 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,052 | ₹301 | ₹2,001 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹200 | ₹1,900 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,510 | ₹610 | ₹2,510 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,141 | ₹551 | ₹3,141 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,334 | ₹500 | ₹3,334 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹631 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,710 | ₹100 | ₹1,710 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,640 | ₹1,021 | ₹1,640 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹800 | ₹1,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹400 | ₹1,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,700 | ₹311 | ₹1,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,540 | ₹300 | ₹1,540 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹250 | ₹1,600 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,199 | ₹400 | ₹2,199 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,480 | ₹601 | ₹1,480 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,101 | ₹499 | ₹2,101 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,281 | ₹751 | ₹1,281 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,699 | ₹332 | ₹1,699 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in A lot APMC on 01 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.