In the day's wholesale-price digest for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in SMY Jogindernagar APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put SMY Jogindernagar APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 24.0% above the period average — just 15.0% 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 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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 ₹6,800 (94.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Jogindernagar APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,113. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,600 | ₹5,050 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, SMY Jogindernagar APMC logged this Onion rate on 26 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.