Reading today's price tape for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Chandabali APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,270
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 24.1% above the period average — just 17.5% 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Chandabali APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,850, with the average around ₹3,222. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Oct | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,270 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,740 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,720 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,530 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,380 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,050 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,740 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,530 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,240 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,280 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,850 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,260 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,050 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,850 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Chandabali 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.