With the 28 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,250 per quintal in Ujjain APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,162
- Lowest Price Today₹1,185
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 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.
Today's rate is about 51.0% above the period average and just 72.5% 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 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 KKNagar(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.
That ₹6,600 (94.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Ujjain APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹11,831, with the average around ₹2,153. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹4,162 | ₹1,185 | ₹3,250 |
| 27 Oct | ₹3,951 | ₹1,423 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹3,985 | ₹1,798 | ₹3,985 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,242 | ₹423 | ₹4,242 |
| 23 Oct | ₹2,604 | ₹2,604 | ₹2,604 |
| 22 Oct | ₹3,851 | ₹859 | ₹3,851 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹200 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,150 | ₹237 | ₹4,011 |
| 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 |
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 market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Ujjain APMC posted this Onion rate on 28 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.