Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,150 per quintal in Chakdah 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,150
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 23.0% above the period average, sitting just 23.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(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.
A spread of ₹6,000 (85.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chakdah APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,375. 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 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,150 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,060 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,200 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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 Chakdah APMC on 16 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.