Checking the day's mandi numbers for 30 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,150 per quintal in Dhariwal 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
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,150
- Lowest Price Today₹1,150
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,150
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date30 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 23.5% below the period average — just 41.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 30 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhariwal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹13,600 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 9 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dhariwal APMC ranged between ₹1,120 and ₹1,960, with the average around ₹1,503. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹1,170 | ₹1,170 | ₹1,170 |
| 30 Oct | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 | ₹1,150 |
| 29 Oct | ₹1,180 | ₹1,180 | ₹1,180 |
| 26 Oct | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹1,120 | ₹1,120 | ₹1,120 |
| 18 Oct | ₹1,230 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,230 |
| 17 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 16 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹1,240 | ₹1,240 | ₹1,240 |
| 14 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
To wrap up, Dhariwal APMC logged this Onion rate on 30 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.