Turning to the 13 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Chamkaur Sahib APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
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₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 45.4% above the period average and just 3.8% 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 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,700 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Dharapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chamkaur Sahib APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,439. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Chamkaur Sahib APMC posted this Onion rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.