Here's the 26 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹7,000 per quintal in Kollam Market APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹7,100
- Lowest Price Today₹6,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 4-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 4-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 0.0% above the period average, sitting just 9.1% 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 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kollam Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
That ₹6,800 (94.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 4-Day Trend
Over the last 4 days, Onion prices at Kollam Market APMC ranged between ₹6,500 and ₹7,700, with the average around ₹7,000. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,800 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Kollam Market APMC on 26 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.