In today's crop-price rundown for 22 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Rajsamand APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 17.9% above the period average and just 16.7% 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 22 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,400 |
| 3 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(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.
The ₹3,750 (55.6%) 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 Rajsamand APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹2,121. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Rajsamand APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.