From today's trading desk on 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,150 per quintal in Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
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₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 2.2% below the period average — just 18.6% 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 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹5,000 (71.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹4,243. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,286 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,150 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,280 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,151 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,801 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,451 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,440 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,453 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,359 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,410 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,372 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹1,801 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,752 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,590 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,810 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,891 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹1,501 | ₹4,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,858 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,600 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC on 15 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.