Checking the day's mandi numbers for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in APMC Kalvan APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put APMC Kalvan 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₹5,455
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 3.8% below the period average — just 31.6% 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 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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 ₹6,800 (94.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Kalvan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,850, with the average around ₹4,157. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹5,455 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,580 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,805 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,455 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹1,700 | ₹4,201 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,260 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,250 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,901 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,851 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,275 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹1,700 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,850 | ₹1,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,260 | ₹1,800 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,750 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,550 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,450 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,475 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,601 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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 wrap up, APMC Kalvan APMC logged this Onion rate on 26 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.