Based on what the markets reported on 21 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Zira APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Zira APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 36.1% above the period average — just 6.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Zira APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹4,000 (57.1%) 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 Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,381. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Zira APMC logged this Onion rate on 21 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.