In today's crop-price rundown for 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,289 per quintal in Sadasivpet APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,112
- Lowest Price Today₹1,779
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,289
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
Today's rate is about 31.2% above the period average and just 20.9% 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 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Angamaly Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Sailana(F&V) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(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 ₹2,400 (33.3%) 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 Sadasivpet APMC ranged between ₹609 and ₹5,419, with the average around ₹3,268. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹5,112 | ₹1,779 | ₹4,289 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,067 | ₹1,669 | ₹4,806 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,622 | ₹1,369 | ₹4,422 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,419 | ₹1,777 | ₹4,616 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,119 | ₹1,639 | ₹4,521 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,202 | ₹1,612 | ₹4,806 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,329 | ₹1,580 | ₹4,509 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,112 | ₹1,669 | ₹4,509 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,806 | ₹1,419 | ₹4,608 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,349 | ₹1,380 | ₹4,069 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,329 | ₹1,239 | ₹3,561 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,211 | ₹1,441 | ₹4,075 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,560 | ₹1,452 | ₹4,146 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,545 | ₹1,352 | ₹3,821 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,164 | ₹652 | ₹3,489 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,079 | ₹1,312 | ₹3,851 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,201 | ₹1,512 | ₹3,839 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,612 | ₹1,441 | ₹4,076 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,343 | ₹1,313 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,919 | ₹1,052 | ₹3,409 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sadasivpet 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.