In the price report dated 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Kalapipal APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹3,890
- Lowest Price Today₹531
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 23.9% below the period average, and just 76.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹4,350 (60.0%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kalapipal APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹6,400, with the average around ₹1,971. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹4,012 | ₹300 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,890 | ₹531 | ₹1,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,650 | ₹200 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,807 | ₹100 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹200 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,490 | ₹200 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹200 | ₹4,251 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹391 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,790 | ₹300 | ₹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 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kalapipal APMC on 22 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.