From today's trading desk on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Panipat 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
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 59.8% above the period average — just 40.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
A spread of ₹5,100 (73.9%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Panipat APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹1,877. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,000 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Panipat APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.