Reading today's price tape for 19 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,530 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,530
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 33.3% above the period average, sitting just 68.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 19 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 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 | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹2,900 (40.8%) 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 Ashta APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹11,310, with the average around ₹2,648. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹3,910 | ₹850 | ₹3,910 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹900 | ₹3,530 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,920 | ₹2,650 | ₹3,770 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,990 | ₹2,840 | ₹3,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,230 | ₹2,540 | ₹4,110 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,880 | ₹3,880 | ₹3,880 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,330 | ₹3,620 | ₹3,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,460 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,460 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,812 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,812 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,390 | ₹1,021 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,320 | ₹1,600 | ₹2,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,670 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,270 | ₹3,270 | ₹3,270 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,100 | ₹1,925 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,910 | ₹1,811 | ₹3,910 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹11,310 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,820 | ₹1,930 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹1,590 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,470 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,470 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ashta APMC on 19 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.