Reading today's price tape for 23 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,380 per quintal in Chandabali APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,380
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 39.7% above the period average, sitting just 9.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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 Chandabali APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,850, with the average around ₹3,136. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,740 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,720 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,530 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,380 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,050 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,740 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,530 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,240 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,280 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,270 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,180 | ₹2,320 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,340 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Chandabali 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.