In today's crop-price rundown for 19 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Manubazar APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 41.2% above the period average, and just 7.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 4 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,600 (51.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Manubazar APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,604. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
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
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Manubazar APMC on 19 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.