From today's trading desk on 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Mahboob Manison APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 77.2% above the period average, sitting just 16.4% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 28 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹6,600 (94.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Mahboob Manison APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹2,596. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,600 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,200 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,800 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹700 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,300 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Mahboob Manison APMC on 28 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.