In today's crop-price rundown for 25 Oct 2026, Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹7,500 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Strong rates like these tend to hold up when the trade behind them is broad, not just a one-off bid.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,600
- Lowest Price Today₹7,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 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.
Today's rate is about 58.5% above the period average and just 6.3% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 25 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Katpadi (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 ₹750 (11.1%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹8,000, with the average around ₹4,733. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,450 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,700 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,450 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,450 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 15 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,400 | ₹6,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,350 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,350 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 25 Oct 2026, Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.