Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Right now Onion is about 26.1% above the period average — just 26.7% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Mannar Market APMC | ₹9,100 |
| 4 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
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 ₹5,100 (73.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,488. 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Khambhat(Veg Yard Khambhat) APMC logged this Onion rate on 16 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.