In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 88.4% above the period average, sitting just 39.7% 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 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(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.
The ₹5,250 (77.8%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹5,806, with the average around ₹1,858. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,522 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,521 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,630 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,806 | ₹5,806 | ₹5,806 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,510 | ₹3,554 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,017 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,003 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,002 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,279 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,103 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,038 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Prayagraj APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.