From today's trading desk on 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 54.5% above the period average — just 34.5% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 22 Sep 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
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.
At ₹4,350 (60.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,342, with the average around ₹2,265. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,764 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,568 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,513 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,543 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,592 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,342 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,560 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,737 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,608 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,522 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,557 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,527 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,521 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Varanasi APMC logged this Onion rate on 22 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.