Onion price today ▲ +50.5% /30d
Live variety-wise mandi (wholesale) price of Onion across Indian APMC markets — minimum, maximum and modal rates per quintal, updated daily from Government of India (Agmarknet) data. Last updated 7 Sep 2026.
The modal (most common) wholesale price of Onion in India is about ₹2,163 per quintal (about ₹22/kg) as of 7 Sep 2026, ranging from ₹0 to ₹44,000 across 2,205 markets in 32 states. Prices are up about 50.5% over the past 30 days.
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh at ₹34/qtl
Pothencode, Kerala at ₹30,040/qtl
A buyer can save up to ₹30,006/qtl (about 88253%) by sourcing from the cheapest mandi.
Onion price trend (last 60 reporting days)
About Onion prices in India
Onion is a daily kitchen staple and a politically sensitive commodity whose price swings make national headlines. Rabi onion arrives Mar–May; the kharif crop reaches mandis Oct–Dec.
The largest arrivals typically come from Maharashtra (Lasalgaon is Asia's largest onion market), Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka and Gujarat. Traded per quintal; retail is usually 8–15% above modal mandi rates.
Onion price analysis
Over the last 30 days the modal price of Onion has risen about 50.5% (from ₹3,047 to ₹4,586 per quintal). Rates are compiled from 2,205 mandis across 32 states. The gap between the minimum (₹0) and maximum (₹44,000) reflects differences in variety, grade and local demand across mandis.
Onion price by state
| State | Modal | Min | Max | Markets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar | ₹7,033 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 | 3 |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹1,736 | ₹16 | ₹6,000 | 15 |
| Assam | ₹2,648 | ₹850 | ₹6,000 | 24 |
| Bihar | ₹3,247 | ₹1,200 | ₹5,200 | 25 |
| Chandigarh | ₹3,147 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,800 | 1 |
| Chattisgarh | ₹1,544 | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | 7 |
| Goa | ₹1,243 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 | 3 |
| Gujarat | ₹1,194 | ₹0 | ₹5,800 | 72 |
| Haryana | ₹1,656 | ₹0 | ₹7,000 | 174 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹2,946 | ₹0 | ₹6,200 | 47 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | ₹2,750 | ₹1,300 | ₹6,600 | 21 |
| Jharkhand | ₹2,725 | ₹800 | ₹7,500 | 26 |
| Karnataka | ₹2,015 | ₹100 | ₹7,300 | 55 |
| Kerala | ₹3,501 | ₹1 | ₹35,800 | 70 |
| Keralam | ₹5,149 | ₹690 | ₹10,000 | 63 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹1,325 | ₹40 | ₹11,310 | 157 |
| Maharashtra | ₹1,723 | ₹8 | ₹18,861 | 249 |
| Manipur | ₹4,307 | ₹1,300 | ₹8,000 | 10 |
| Meghalaya | ₹5,145 | ₹2,300 | ₹8,000 | 6 |
| Mizoram | ₹3,965 | ₹1,200 | ₹8,500 | 3 |
| Nagaland | ₹5,159 | ₹2,000 | ₹14,200 | 9 |
| NCT of Delhi | ₹2,086 | ₹300 | ₹5,875 | 5 |
| Odisha | ₹2,815 | ₹240 | ₹11,000 | 122 |
| Punjab | ₹1,735 | ₹0 | ₹7,000 | 204 |
| Rajasthan | ₹1,627 | ₹0 | ₹14,395 | 77 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹4,463 | ₹700 | ₹8,000 | 180 |
| Telangana | ₹2,093 | ₹0 | ₹44,000 | 43 |
| Tripura | ₹3,422 | ₹1,200 | ₹8,000 | 30 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹1,731 | ₹0 | ₹28,250 | 383 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹2,396 | ₹500 | ₹5,000 | 17 |
| Uttrakhand | ₹1,491 | ₹250 | ₹6,100 | 18 |
| West Bengal | ₹2,294 | ₹0 | ₹8,000 | 101 |
Top markets for Onion
| Market | State | Modal | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Paravur Market | Keralam | ₹7,896 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Kamakhyanagar APMC | Odisha | ₹7,500 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Thoubal APMC | Manipur | ₹6,568 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Bishenpur APMC | Manipur | ₹6,550 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Chala Market | Keralam | ₹6,073 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Athirampuzha Market | Keralam | ₹5,995 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Pattambi Market | Keralam | ₹5,835 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Imphal APMC | Manipur | ₹5,700 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Chengannur Market | Keralam | ₹5,675 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Ettumanoor Market | Keralam | ₹5,495 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Thalayolaparambu Market | Keralam | ₹5,486 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,409 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Vadaseri APMC | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,356 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Kayamkulam Market | Keralam | ₹5,302 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Pothencode Market | Keralam | ₹5,300 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,253 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,206 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| APMC Karad | Maharashtra | ₹5,200 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,189 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,181 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,170 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,154 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Kothamangalam Market | Keralam | ₹5,150 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,125 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,110 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Madhavapuram Market | Keralam | ₹5,104 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Chelakkara Market | Keralam | ₹5,089 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,071 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) | Tamil Nadu | ₹5,062 | 7 Sep 2026 |
| Chavakkad Market | Keralam | ₹5,054 | 7 Sep 2026 |