In the price report dated 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in SMY Santoshgarh APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What Put SMY Santoshgarh APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 25.6% above the period average, and just 10.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 15 Oct 2026, so you can see where SMY Santoshgarh 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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Khunthabandha 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.
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 SMY Santoshgarh APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,583. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,850 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in SMY Santoshgarh APMC on 15 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.