In the latest market update for 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Lalru APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 30.5% above the period average, sitting just 6.1% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
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.
At ₹6,600 (94.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Lalru APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,526. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,680 | ₹4,680 | ₹4,680 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,780 | ₹4,780 | ₹4,780 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,320 | ₹4,320 | ₹4,320 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Lalru APMC on 28 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.