Across the reporting yards on 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in APMC Sinner APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,361
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 3.4% below the period average and just 20.0% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Sinner APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹5,400 (81.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Sinner APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹4,139. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹4,361 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,227 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,591 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,650 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,681 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,302 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,950 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,174 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,211 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,136 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,404 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,648 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,750 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,721 | ₹1,300 | ₹4,450 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,698 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,730 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,713 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in APMC Sinner APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.