In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Gauribidanur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Gauribidanur APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- 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.
This puts Onion about 47.2% above the period average, and just 10.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 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 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹5,400 (81.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Gauribidanur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,057. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Gauribidanur APMC reported Onion at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.