As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
Today's rate is about 72.8% above the period average and just 3.4% short of 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 16 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rajpura APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Sailana(F&V) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹2,350 (32.4%) 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 Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,459. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,850 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,850 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,700 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,750 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
Net-net, Rajpura APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 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.