With the 26 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Tiphra APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 24.1% above the period average and just 36.4% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Tiphra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
At ₹6,800 (94.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Tiphra APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,820. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Tiphra APMC posted this Onion rate on 26 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.