From today's trading desk on 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Khunthabandha APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 83.8% above the period average — just 13.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹6,600 (94.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khunthabandha APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹7,500, with the average around ₹3,536. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Khunthabandha APMC on 29 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.