Reading today's price tape for 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Raipur Rani APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Raipur Rani APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 18.2% above the period average, sitting just 23.5% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹550 (8.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raipur Rani APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,200. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Raipur Rani APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.