From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Sambhal APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Right now Onion is about 33.1% above the period average — right at 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹6,000 (85.7%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Sambhal APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹1,878. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,450 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,200 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹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
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
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 Sambhal APMC on 16 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.