Here's the 28 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Mukkom Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,300 per quintal. No rival market matched it today, underlining the strength of buying here.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A front-running rate rarely comes down to one lucky sale. More often it's a sign of healthy competition, with several buyers chasing the available lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,300
- Reporting Mandis8
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 34.8% above the period average, sitting just 11.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Mukkom Market APMC Leader | ₹5,300 |
| 2 Dasda APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 3 Chamkaur Sahib APMC | ₹5,000 |
| 4 Balliah APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 5 Raxaul APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 6 Rayya APMC | ₹4,102 |
| 7 Goraya APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 8 Vikasnagar APMC | ₹1,800 |
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.
The ₹3,500 (194.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Mukkom Market APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,932. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,300 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Mukkom Market APMC led Onion on 28 Oct 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.