Reading today's price tape for 15 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 48.6% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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 15 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 6 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dharmapuri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Musiri(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,250 |
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.
At ₹2,550 (40.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,206. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 30 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,600 |
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
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Mettupalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 15 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.