Looking at how the yards traded on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,200 per quintal in Safdarganj APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 1.9% below the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Safdarganj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Safdarganj APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹1,500, with the average around ₹1,223. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 25 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Safdarganj APMC on 16 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.