As fresh arrivals settled on 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,611 per quintal in Bhadara APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,611
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 40.2% above the period average, and just 7.8% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 28 Oct 2026, so you can see where Bhadara 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 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
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹6,600 (94.3%) 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Bhadara APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,289. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,071 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,611 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,114 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,267 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,325 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,222 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,375 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,063 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,125 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,083 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,269 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,286 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,143 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,556 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,575 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,667 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Bhadara APMC reported Onion at this level on 28 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.