Reading today's price tape for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,541 per quintal in Sailana APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Sailana APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,870
- Lowest Price Today₹931
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,541
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 45.7% above the period average, sitting just 19.9% 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 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,000 (85.7%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sailana APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,421, with the average around ₹2,431. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹3,870 | ₹931 | ₹3,541 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,030 | ₹1,151 | ₹3,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,085 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,860 | ₹1,212 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,661 | ₹700 | ₹2,701 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,799 | ₹1,120 | ₹3,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,902 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,880 | ₹800 | ₹3,450 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,001 | ₹500 | ₹3,601 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹1,201 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹857 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹600 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹600 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,150 | ₹850 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹900 | ₹4,201 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,280 | ₹718 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,421 | ₹850 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,203 | ₹501 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,190 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Sailana APMC on 16 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.