From today's trading desk on 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,150 per quintal in APMC Devala APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,805
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 0.9% below the period average, sitting just 17.1% 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 15 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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 7 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Boudh 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.
The ₹5,000 (71.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Devala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹4,186. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹4,805 | ₹900 | ₹4,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹800 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,305 | ₹800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,835 | ₹800 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹700 | ₹3,925 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,705 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹3,950 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,535 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,645 | ₹850 | ₹4,330 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,610 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,280 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,775 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,580 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,005 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,530 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,430 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at APMC Devala APMC on 15 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.