As fresh arrivals settled on 22 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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 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.
Today's rate is about 25.7% above the period average and just 16.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Roorkee APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,800 |
| 2 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Udumalpet APMC | ₹6,400 |
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 ₹1,400 (21.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,181. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Sep 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Roorkee APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.