In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,813 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Ujjain APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,813
- Lowest Price Today₹237
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,813
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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 89.1% above the period average, sitting just 67.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 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 ₹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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹11,831, with the average around ₹2,017. 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 | ₹3,813 | ₹237 | ₹3,813 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,762 | ₹1,890 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,950 | ₹239 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,591 | ₹700 | ₹2,551 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,928 | ₹693 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 | ₹3,554 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹367 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,940 | ₹150 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,889 | ₹275 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹1,377 | ₹3,550 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹1,657 | ₹2,851 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,201 | ₹252 | ₹3,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,059 | ₹200 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,009 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,033 | ₹700 | ₹4,033 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,252 | ₹2,064 | ₹3,252 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,001 | ₹100 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹148 | ₹3,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,381 | ₹500 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹285 | ₹3,600 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Ujjain 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.