In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Mukerian APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 50.5% above the period average — just 9.1% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
The ₹6,000 (85.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Mukerian APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,322. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
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
To wrap up, Mukerian APMC logged this Onion rate on 16 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.