In today's crop-price rundown for 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Mahboob Manison APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 90.8% above the period average and just 14.0% 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 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Mahboob Manison APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,254. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Mahboob Manison APMC posted this Onion rate on 17 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.