In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Birbhum APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 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 58.3% above the period average, sitting just 1.9% 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 14 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
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 ₹3,600 (52.2%) 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 Birbhum APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹3,284. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,344 | ₹3,342 | ₹3,343 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Birbhum APMC on 14 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.