Pulling together the 18 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹3,450 per quintal in Madlauda APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Madlauda APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,450
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 31.2% above the period average, sitting just 28.1% 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 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹1,700 (26.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Madlauda APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,629. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,450 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Madlauda APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.