In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 63.9% above the period average, sitting just 23.9% 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 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹4,350 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹920 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹2,135. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,648 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,620 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,584 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,620 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,609 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,598 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,488 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,082 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,134 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,694 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,843 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,805 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,789 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,826 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,828 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,795 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Saharanpur APMC on 22 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.