Reading today's price tape for 23 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Pune(Khadiki) APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 15.5% above the period average, sitting just 30.8% 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 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Viralimalai(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.
At ₹3,250 (48.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pune(Khadiki) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,559. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 20 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Pune(Khadiki) APMC on 23 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.