Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,055 per quintal in Rajkot(Veg.Sub Yard) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
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₹4,305
- Lowest Price Today₹1,805
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,055
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-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 39.5% above the period average, sitting just 35.1% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rajkot(Veg.Sub Yard) 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 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
That ₹5,000 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Rajkot(Veg.Sub Yard) APMC ranged between ₹475 and ₹4,705, with the average around ₹2,190. 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 | ₹4,305 | ₹1,805 | ₹3,055 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,855 | ₹1,750 | ₹3,055 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,525 | ₹1,455 | ₹2,955 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,805 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,955 | ₹1,605 | ₹2,955 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,125 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,055 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,605 | ₹2,905 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,425 | ₹1,655 | ₹2,950 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,325 | ₹1,775 | ₹3,005 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,175 | ₹1,675 | ₹2,950 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,325 | ₹1,655 | ₹2,955 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,405 | ₹1,725 | ₹3,025 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,305 | ₹1,755 | ₹3,275 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,225 | ₹1,605 | ₹3,025 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,055 | ₹1,555 | ₹3,155 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,475 | ₹1,855 | ₹3,625 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,405 | ₹1,755 | ₹3,525 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹1,955 | ₹3,655 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,405 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,555 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,125 | ₹1,950 | ₹3,055 |
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 Rajkot(Veg.Sub Yard) APMC on 16 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.