With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,401 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹700
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,401
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 31.5% above the period average and just 30.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
At ₹5,000 (71.4%), 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 Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,861, with the average around ₹2,587. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹700 | ₹3,401 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,360 | ₹501 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹600 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,830 | ₹600 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,344 | ₹700 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,302 | ₹500 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,340 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹801 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,390 | ₹200 | ₹3,601 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,602 | ₹300 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹996 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,701 | ₹552 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,361 | ₹350 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,651 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,861 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,581 | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 16 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Ratlam APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.