In today's crop-price rundown for 23 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Munnar Market APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date23 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 2.2% above the period average and just 23.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 23 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Pala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,200 |
| 2 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Kahithapattarai(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 ₹4,600 (69.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Munnar Market APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹8,500, with the average around ₹6,359. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 | ₹7,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,000 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 | ₹6,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 20 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Jul | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 18 Jun | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 23 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Munnar Market 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.