Looking at how the yards traded on 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Bankura Sadar APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Bankura Sadar APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,450
- Lowest Price Today₹4,050
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 24.4% above the period average — just 20.0% 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 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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.
A spread of ₹500 (7.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Bankura Sadar APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,250, with the average around ₹3,377. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,550 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,650 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,750 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,050 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,050 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,150 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,850 | ₹5,050 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Bankura Sadar 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.