Based on what the markets reported on 17 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,590 per quintal in Pilibhit APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,590
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date17 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 8.4% above the period average — just 38.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 17 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
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.
The ₹4,800 (66.7%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pilibhit APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,467. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹1,350 | ₹1,590 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,141 |
| 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 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pilibhit APMC on 17 Sep 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.