Checking the day's mandi numbers for 14 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Balurghat APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Balurghat APMC on Top Today
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 32.8% above the period average, sitting just 12.0% 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 14 Oct 2026, so you can see where Balurghat APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 9 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 11 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 12 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (62.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Balurghat APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,314. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 Balurghat APMC on 14 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.