In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,955 per quintal in APMC Satana APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,610
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,955
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 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.
This puts Onion about 0.7% below the period average, and just 27.8% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
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 ₹5,600 (81.2%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Satana APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹5,480, with the average around ₹3,981. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹4,610 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,955 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹1,350 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,505 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,875 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,450 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,570 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,905 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,485 | ₹805 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,850 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,030 | ₹1,005 | ₹3,950 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹950 | ₹3,495 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,950 | ₹755 | ₹3,240 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,755 | ₹905 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,715 | ₹1,015 | ₹3,850 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹855 | ₹4,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,325 | ₹1,455 | ₹4,225 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹4,080 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,305 | ₹600 | ₹4,275 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,435 | ₹905 | ₹4,470 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,480 | ₹1,505 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,480 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,420 |
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 often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in APMC Satana APMC on 29 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.