In the price report dated 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,160 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹476
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,160
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 34.4% above the period average, and just 60.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
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 ₹6,700 (97.1%) 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 Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹8,091, with the average around ₹2,351. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹476 | ₹3,160 |
| 28 Oct | ₹1,729 | ₹501 | ₹1,717 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,112 | ₹755 | ₹3,477 |
| 24 Oct | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 | ₹2,310 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,091 | ₹351 | ₹3,135 |
| 22 Oct | ₹1,737 | ₹701 | ₹1,674 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,551 | ₹1,980 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,730 | ₹1,909 | ₹3,654 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,997 | ₹1,969 | ₹3,997 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,606 | ₹3,375 | ₹3,606 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,375 | ₹1,125 | ₹1,375 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,601 | ₹638 | ₹1,412 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,607 | ₹2,306 | ₹3,363 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,051 | ₹505 | ₹3,083 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,268 | ₹385 | ₹2,976 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹533 | ₹2,947 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,647 | ₹442 | ₹3,404 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,651 | ₹300 | ₹2,878 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,941 | ₹2,010 | ₹3,779 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,307 | ₹702 | ₹4,307 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Shajapur APMC on 29 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.