Turning to the 28 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Uklana APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 14.9% above the period average and just 22.2% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(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 ₹6,600 (94.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Uklana APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,046. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Net-net, Uklana APMC posted this Onion rate on 28 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.