From today's trading desk on 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,200 per quintal in Yerraguntla APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,200
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 12.1% above the period average, sitting just 5.9% 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 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Sargipali APMC Leader | ₹4,800 |
| 2 Rampurhat APMC | ₹4,400 |
| 3 Rayya APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Yerraguntla APMC | ₹3,200 |
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 ₹1,600 (50.0%) 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 Yerraguntla APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹3,400, with the average around ₹2,855. 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 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Yerraguntla APMC on 18 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.