With the 02 Nov 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Kakching Market APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 20.3% above the period average and just 3.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jampuijala APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
A spread of ₹6,350 (87.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kakching Market APMC ranged between ₹4,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,610. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 30 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 29 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 03 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 28 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 10 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 02 Nov 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kakching Market 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.