Pulling together the 12 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Rawatsar APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 26.5% below the period average, sitting just 55.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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.
A spread of ₹2,850 (42.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rawatsar APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,700, with the average around ₹1,633. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹900 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹800 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹800 | ₹1,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹900 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,100 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Rawatsar APMC on 12 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.