In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,750 per quintal in Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 18.0% above the period average — just 12.9% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 22 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,400 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 3 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 4 Mannar Market APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,650 (54.1%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,872. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,400 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC logged this Onion rate on 22 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.