From today's trading desk on 23 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,181 per quintal in A lot APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
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₹3,181
- Lowest Price Today₹511
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,181
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 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.
At this level, Onion is about 45.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 23 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 | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹4,200 (53.8%), 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 A lot APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹2,184. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹3,181 | ₹511 | ₹3,181 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,301 | ₹201 | ₹3,301 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,801 | ₹571 | ₹2,801 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,912 | ₹1,150 | ₹2,912 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,291 | ₹901 | ₹3,291 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,180 | ₹700 | ₹3,180 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,556 | ₹900 | ₹3,556 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,390 | ₹400 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,556 | ₹552 | ₹3,556 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,381 | ₹171 | ₹3,381 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,401 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,401 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹1,811 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,580 | ₹800 | ₹3,580 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,242 | ₹411 | ₹3,242 |
| 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 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at A lot APMC on 23 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.