As the 19 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Padra APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 34.5% above the period average, and just 25.0% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
The ₹5,400 (81.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Padra APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,346. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,750 |
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Padra APMC on 19 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.