In the price report dated 19 Oct 2026, Dasda APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,700 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Onion, making it the day's standout.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,900
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis4
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 54.6% above the period average and just 3.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Dasda APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Dasda APMC Leader | ₹5,700 |
| 2 Rayya APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 3 Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | ₹4,100 |
| 4 Kosli APMC | ₹3,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,700 (90.0%) 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 Dasda APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,900, with the average around ₹3,686. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,850 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 19 Oct 2026, Dasda 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.