Checking the day's mandi numbers for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in APMC Paithan APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 2.9% below the period average — just 30.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹6,000 (85.7%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Paithan APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹3,965. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,100 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹900 | ₹3,850 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,950 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,320 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,195 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹700 | ₹4,005 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹900 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹1,550 | ₹2,970 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹1,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,685 | ₹2,655 | ₹4,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,555 | ₹4,250 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,550 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,005 | ₹4,100 |
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in APMC Paithan APMC on 16 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.