As fresh arrivals settled on 14 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,100 per quintal in Malout APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹4,100
- Lowest Price Today₹4,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 35.6% above the period average, and just 8.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 3 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Manubazar APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Pennagaram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,350 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,400 (22.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,024. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
The takeaway: Malout APMC reported Onion at this level on 14 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.