In the day's wholesale-price digest for 18 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,900 per quintal in Kasganj APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 12.7% above the period average, sitting just 5.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹5,000 (71.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kasganj APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹2,000, with the average around ₹1,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,981 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,869 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,878 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,890 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,853 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Kasganj APMC on 18 Sep 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.