Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in SMY Takoli APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Right now Onion is about 34.5% above the period average — just 17.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Takoli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
At ₹5,400 (81.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Takoli APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,197. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in SMY Takoli APMC on 19 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.