In the day's wholesale-price digest for 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Teliamura APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 67.8% above the period average — just 1.7% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(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.
That ₹5,000 (71.4%) 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 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Teliamura APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,517. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 13 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 03 Jul | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 29 Jun | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Jun | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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 Teliamura APMC on 16 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.