In the mandi rate roundup for 30 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 9.7% below the period average, and just 35.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 30 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹6,400 (88.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,984. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Cuddalore(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 30 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.