Pulling together the 16 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,100 per quintal in Dhuri APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Dhuri APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 25.5% above the period average, sitting just 10.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 16 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dhuri APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹6,000 (85.7%) 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 Dhuri APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,266. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Dhuri APMC on 16 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.