As fresh arrivals settled on 23 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Zira APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹4,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 41.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 23 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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
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 ₹4,200 (53.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,462. 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 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 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Zira APMC posted this Onion rate on 23 Sep 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.