With the 19 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 25.6% above the period average, and just 20.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bhadara APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹5,250 (77.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,184. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,063 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,125 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,083 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,269 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,286 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,143 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,556 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,575 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,667 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,700 | ₹4,378 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,950 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,890 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,425 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,286 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,129 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,425 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,267 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bhadara APMC reported Onion at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.