Reading today's price tape for 12 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Sargipali APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis11
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 71.7% above the period average, sitting just 16.7% 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 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Piravam Market APMC Leader | ₹6,000 |
| 2 Dasda APMC | ₹5,550 |
| 3 Mukkom Market APMC | ₹5,400 |
| 4 Sargipali APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 5 Raxaul APMC | ₹4,300 |
| 6 Gurgaon APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 7 Sahnewal APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Rampuraphul(Nabha Mandi) APMC | ₹4,000 |
| 9 Roorkee APMC | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Kottarakkara Market APMC | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Rayya APMC | ₹1,410 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹4,590 (325.5%) 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 Sargipali APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,912. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Sargipali APMC on 12 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.