In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
At this level, Onion is about 27.6% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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 25 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(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.
At ₹850 (12.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,701. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 18 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹6,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Pattukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 25 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.