In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis5
- Date20 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 26.6% above the period average — just 16.7% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kattappana Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Jharsuguda APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 3 Gurgaon APMC | ₹4,250 |
| 4 Angul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Roorkee APMC | ₹4,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹4,500 (112.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,159. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
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 short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Roorkee APMC on 20 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.