As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,167 per quintal in Pilibhit APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹2,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,167
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 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.
Today's rate is about 49.9% above the period average and just 16.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 12 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Ettumanoor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,700 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,950 (28.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pilibhit APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,446. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,167 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,448 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,100 | ₹2,020 | ₹2,045 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,120 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,050 |
| 29 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,175 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,045 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,424 |
| 21 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,370 | ₹1,389 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,355 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,352 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,382 |
| 17 Aug | ₹1,360 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,360 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,550 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,417 |
| 15 Aug | ₹1,450 | ₹1,380 | ₹1,408 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,367 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹900 | ₹1,345 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,360 | ₹1,360 | ₹1,360 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,457 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Pilibhit 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.