Turning to the 18 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Kalyanpur APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Kalyanpur 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₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 39.6% above the period average and just 7.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,000 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 10 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹550 (8.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kalyanpur APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹5,600, with the average around ₹3,724. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,050 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 09 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,050 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,150 |
| 26 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,950 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,550 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kalyanpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.