Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in APMC Ramtek APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 30.4% above the period average, sitting just 8.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹550 (8.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Ramtek APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,219. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at APMC Ramtek APMC on 18 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.