In the latest market update for 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,000 per quintal in Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 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.
Right now Onion is about 21.3% above the period average — just 9.1% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹1,700 (26.2%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,800 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,947. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,400 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 18 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.