From today's trading desk on 18 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,404 per quintal in Rayya APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,404
- Lowest Price Today₹1,404
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,404
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 4.3% below the period average, sitting just 19.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rayya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Melur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
That ₹1,050 (15.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹1,752, with the average around ₹1,467. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,413 | ₹1,413 | ₹1,413 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 |
| 29 Aug | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 | ₹1,416 |
| 28 Aug | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 | ₹1,415 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 | ₹1,420 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 | ₹1,417 |
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Rayya APMC on 18 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.