Across the reporting yards on 16 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Charra APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week 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 53.6% above the period average and just 14.3% 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,400 (33.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Charra APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,953. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,560 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 22 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,700 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,650 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Charra APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.