Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹7,549 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,549
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 73.8% above the period average, and just 0.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 19 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,400 |
| 2 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,900 (44.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹4,344. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,549 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Anchal Market APMC reported Onion at this level on 19 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.