Across the reporting yards on 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,250 per quintal in Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What Put Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 33.3% above the period average, and just 4.5% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
That ₹1,700 (26.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,938. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,350 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
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
The takeaway: Kangayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC reported Onion at this level on 18 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.