As fresh arrivals settled on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Sahnewal 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₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 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.
Today's rate is about 44.1% above the period average and right at 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 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Sahnewal APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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 ₹5,000 (71.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sahnewal APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,331. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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 16 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Sahnewal 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.