With the 23 Sep 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Lalganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 102.3% above the period average, and right at the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹10,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 10 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 11 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 12 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
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.
That ₹4,200 (53.8%) 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 Lalganj APMC ranged between ₹750 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,730. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,071 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 25 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹898 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 19 Jun | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹821 |
| 17 Jun | ₹850 | ₹750 | ₹800 |
| 16 Jun | ₹800 | ₹800 | ₹800 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Lalganj APMC on 23 Sep 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.