In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Akodiya APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Akodiya APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,812
- Lowest Price Today₹1,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 48.8% above the period average, and just 47.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 22 Sep 2026, so you can see where Akodiya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹4,350 (60.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Akodiya APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹2,554. 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 | ₹4,115 | ₹500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,812 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,680 | ₹500 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,351 | ₹300 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹700 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,901 | ₹200 | ₹3,901 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,530 | ₹700 | ₹3,601 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,555 | ₹500 | ₹4,101 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,370 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,370 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,465 | ₹500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,220 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,860 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹700 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,656 | ₹500 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,412 | ₹501 | ₹3,100 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹1,301 | ₹3,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,501 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,501 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,901 | ₹1,515 | ₹3,301 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹790 | ₹1,800 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
The takeaway: Akodiya APMC reported Onion at this level on 22 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.