Across the reporting yards on 21 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,793 per quintal in Kosikalan APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,793
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 6.0% below the period average, and just 31.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Sep 2026, so you can see where Kosikalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,750 (51.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kosikalan APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,907. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Nov | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Nov | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Nov | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,533 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,833 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,793 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,917 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,921 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,929 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kosikalan APMC reported Onion at this level on 21 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.