Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Jaora APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
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₹3,753
- Lowest Price Today₹1,611
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
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 52.0% above the period average, sitting just 25.5% 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 15 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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 12 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹4,800 (66.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Jaora APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹2,302. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹3,753 | ₹1,611 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,052 | ₹1,031 | ₹4,052 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹1,063 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,561 | ₹401 | ₹3,561 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,093 | ₹500 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,092 | ₹1,101 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹660 | ₹3,799 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,301 | ₹901 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,299 | ₹900 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹541 | ₹2,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,396 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,199 | ₹100 | ₹3,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,343 | ₹790 | ₹2,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,352 | ₹600 | ₹3,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,025 | ₹3,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹600 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹650 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹802 | ₹3,001 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,261 | ₹900 | ₹3,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,295 | ₹851 | ₹3,400 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Jaora APMC on 15 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.