With the 16 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
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₹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 122.1% above the period average and right at 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Sailana(F&V) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Mannargudi I(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
That ₹2,350 (32.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,351. 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 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,023 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,111 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,280 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,230 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,240 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,245 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,240 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,240 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Pukharayan 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.