Checking the day's mandi numbers for 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,900 per quintal in Balliah APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,900
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 33.0% above the period average — just 12.5% 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 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹5,300 |
| 2 Dasda APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Balliah APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Raxaul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 6 Rayya APMC | ₹4,102 |
| 7 Goraya APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Vikasnagar APMC | ₹1,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹3,500 (194.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Balliah APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,685. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Balliah APMC on 28 Oct 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.