In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Surat APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 28.6% above the period average — just 42.5% 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 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹6,800 (94.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹650 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,682. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,450 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,450 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,450 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,350 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,350 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,050 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,850 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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 short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Surat APMC on 26 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.