As fresh arrivals settled on 18 Oct 2026, Rayya APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,100 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A rate that leads the board is usually the product of many bids, not one generous buyer.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date18 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 157.5% above the period average and just 7.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 18 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rayya APMC Leader | ₹4,100 |
| 2 Yerraguntla APMC | ₹3,200 |
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.
That ₹900 (28.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹4,428, with the average around ₹1,592. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,428 | ₹4,428 | ₹4,428 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,406 | ₹1,406 | ₹1,406 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,405 | ₹1,405 | ₹1,405 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 05 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 18 Oct 2026, Rayya APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.