In today's crop-price rundown for 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Dasda APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,400
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
This puts Onion about 35.3% above the period average, and just 11.9% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 29 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 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,750 |
| 2 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Jalagandapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Usilampatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹1,000 (14.8%) 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 Dasda APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,900, with the average around ₹3,844. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 26 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 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 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Dasda APMC reported Onion at this level on 29 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.