Checking the day's mandi numbers for 18 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,050 per quintal in APMC Paithan APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put APMC Paithan APMC on Top Today
A mandi's quote tracks what showed up at its gate and who turned up to buy — context the comparison adds.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹950
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 2.0% above the period average — just 27.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 18 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Paithan APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,200 |
| 2 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Paramathivelur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Chinnalapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Dindigul(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹1,700 (26.2%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Paithan APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,550, with the average around ₹3,970. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹950 | ₹4,050 |
| 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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in APMC Paithan APMC on 18 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.