Going by the latest APMC figures for 02 Nov 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,320 per quintal in Ashta APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Ashta APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,320
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 3-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 1.7% below the period average and just 48.3% 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 02 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Jampuijala APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 5 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
At ₹6,400 (88.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
053-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 3 days, Onion prices at Ashta APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹4,490, with the average around ₹2,360. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹2,320 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,210 | ₹520 | ₹2,360 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,490 | ₹510 | ₹2,400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 02 Nov 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Ashta 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.