Turning to the 18 Sep 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Rajpura APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 42.4% above the period average and just 20.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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 ₹4,800 (66.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rajpura APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹2,458. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Rajpura APMC posted this Onion rate on 18 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.