Reading today's price tape for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,300 per quintal in NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,600
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 42.5% above the period average, sitting just 4.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 26 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 6 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 7 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Kollam Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
That ₹6,400 (88.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,600, with the average around ₹4,420. 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 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,300 |
| 24 Oct | ₹6,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,050 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,050 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,050 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,150 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,300 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,850 |
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at NGO Colony(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 26 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.