In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in SMY Baijnath APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put SMY Baijnath APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 20.3% above the period average, sitting just 17.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Baijnath APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 9 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(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.
At ₹2,000 (30.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Baijnath APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,823. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
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
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at SMY Baijnath APMC on 19 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.