Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 16.3% above the period average, sitting just 16.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹5,400 (81.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,612. 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 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 19 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.