In the price report dated 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Chhachrauli 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
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 28.4% above the period average and just 33.3% 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 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chhachrauli 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 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,000 (71.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chhachrauli APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,115. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 15 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Chhachrauli APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.