Looking at how the yards traded on 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Amarpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
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 1.5% above the period average — just 21.4% 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 29 Oct 2026, so you can see where Amarpur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹6,600 (94.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Amarpur APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,417. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Amarpur APMC logged this Onion rate on 29 Oct 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.