Reading today's price tape for 21 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Champadanga APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 57.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 21 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 5 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 6 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Vadaseri APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹3,750 (51.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Champadanga APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹5,200, 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
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
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Champadanga APMC on 21 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.