In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Kamakhyanagar APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,000 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Onion today.
01What Put Kamakhyanagar APMC on Top Today
Topping the board usually reflects steady trade through the day rather than a single outlier deal.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 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.
Today's rate is about 78.3% above the period average and right at 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 17 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kamakhyanagar APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹5,000 (71.4%) 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 Kamakhyanagar APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,731. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
Bottom line: on 17 Sep 2026, Kamakhyanagar APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.