In the day's wholesale-price digest for 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,410 per quintal in Soyatkalan APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,410
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,410
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 44.8% above the period average — just 48.7% 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 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Soyatkalan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹5,000 (71.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Soyatkalan APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹1,664. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹2,410 | ₹500 | ₹2,410 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,925 | ₹610 | ₹3,625 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,595 | ₹460 | ₹2,850 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,570 | ₹300 | ₹2,105 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹1,105 | ₹3,205 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,005 | ₹320 | ₹3,405 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,305 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,625 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,625 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,210 | ₹505 | ₹3,210 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,105 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,551 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹300 | ₹2,505 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,175 | ₹200 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,705 | ₹220 | ₹2,705 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,451 | ₹705 | ₹3,505 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹305 | ₹4,100 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Soyatkalan APMC on 15 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.