In the day's wholesale-price digest for 01 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Moynaguri APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date01 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.
Right now Onion is about 22.9% above the period average — just 4.2% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 01 Sep 2026, so you can see where Moynaguri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 7 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹3,250 (48.1%) 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 This Week Trend
Over the past week, Onion prices at Moynaguri APMC ranged between ₹3,300 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,744. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 Moynaguri APMC on 01 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.