In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,332 per quintal in Kadur APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
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₹3,621
- Lowest Price Today₹3,332
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,332
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 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.
At this level, Onion is about 35.2% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kadur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 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 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹5,000 (75.8%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kadur APMC ranged between ₹1,513 and ₹4,165, with the average around ₹2,465. 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 | ₹3,621 | ₹3,332 | ₹3,332 |
| 15 Oct | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,621 | ₹2,775 | ₹3,332 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,786 | ₹2,775 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,332 | ₹2,775 | ₹3,330 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,162 | ₹4,162 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,332 | ₹2,775 | ₹3,330 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹2,775 | ₹2,775 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 | ₹3,330 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,775 | ₹2,378 | ₹2,378 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Kadur APMC on 19 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.