In the latest market update for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹9,250 per quintal in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹9,500
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 88.6% above the period average — just 2.6% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹11,500 |
| 2 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 6 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
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 ₹4,400 (62.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹9,500, with the average around ₹4,904. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,250 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,950 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,950 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,950 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 26 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.