Across the reporting yards on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Ratia 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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 13.1% above the period average and just 16.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹6,000 (85.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Ratia APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,714. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,700 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Ratia APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.