In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Gadarwada (F&V) 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
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 1.0% above the period average — just 16.0% 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 25 Oct 2026, so you can see where Gadarwada (F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹850 (12.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Gadarwada (F&V) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,160. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Gadarwada (F&V) APMC logged this Onion rate on 25 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.