In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Sep 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Ranaghat APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Ranaghat APMC on Top Today
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 66.5% above the period average — just 7.1% 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 12 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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.
The ₹2,850 (42.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ranaghat APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,124. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,800 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
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 headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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, Ranaghat APMC logged this Onion rate on 12 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.