Pulling together the 16 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,700 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 42.6% above the period average — just 9.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri APMC Leader | ₹7,250 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 10 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Edapadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹750 (11.5%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,295. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Siliguri APMC logged this Onion rate on 16 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.