In the latest market update for 05 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date05 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 58.9% above the period average, sitting just 20.8% 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 05 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹3,500 (53.8%) 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 Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,391. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,950 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,875 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,875 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,575 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,550 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,575 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,950 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,905 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,550 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,850 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,500 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Rishikesh APMC on 05 Sep 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.