Across the reporting yards on 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Basti APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Basti APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 51.4% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 17 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹4,800 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Basti APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹2,312. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,876 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,164 | ₹3,164 | ₹3,164 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,137 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,762 | ₹2,762 | ₹2,762 |
| 12 Jul | ₹3,137 | ₹3,137 | ₹3,137 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 29 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Basti APMC reported Onion at this level on 17 Sep 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.