In the mandi rate roundup for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,250 per quintal in Navsari APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 37.5% above the period average, and just 26.7% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹5,000 (75.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Navsari APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹3,092. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,650 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,750 | ₹4,625 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,625 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Navsari APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.