With the 09 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Kalapipal APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Kalapipal 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₹4,250
- Lowest Price Today₹200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date09 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 92.5% above the period average and just 20.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 09 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kalapipal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Koduvayoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,900 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹2,150 (31.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kalapipal APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,412, with the average around ₹1,818. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | ₹3,790 | ₹305 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,280 | ₹100 | ₹3,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,404 | ₹300 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,412 | ₹200 | ₹4,105 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,252 | ₹295 | ₹3,850 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹450 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,151 | ₹400 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,801 | ₹315 | ₹2,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,564 | ₹500 | ₹3,564 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,001 | ₹300 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,051 | ₹300 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,585 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,450 | ₹100 | ₹3,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,812 | ₹100 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,721 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,333 | ₹100 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,101 | ₹405 | ₹2,650 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹400 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,326 | ₹1,860 | ₹2,326 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Kalapipal APMC posted this Onion rate on 09 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.