Reading today's price tape for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Shimoga 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₹6,300
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 20.7% above the period average — just 28.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shimoga 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.
That ₹5,000 (75.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹6,300, with the average around ₹3,729. 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 | ₹6,300 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,200 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Shimoga APMC logged this Onion rate on 19 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.