From today's trading desk on 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,500 per quintal in Vikasnagar APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 34.9% above the period average — just 37.5% short of 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 18 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,450 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹550 (8.5%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Vikasnagar APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹1,853. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,900 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Vikasnagar APMC logged this Onion rate on 18 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.