Turning to the 16 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Burhanpur(F&V) APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 31.9% above the period average and just 25.0% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹5,000 (71.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Burhanpur(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,274. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,000 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Burhanpur(F&V) APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.