In the day's wholesale-price digest for 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,650 per quintal in Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,800
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 32.0% above the period average, sitting just 2.2% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadaseri RM APMC Leader | ₹8,250 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 3 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 5 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,350 (19.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹5,037. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,700 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,800 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,650 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Palacode(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 28 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.