Reading today's price tape for 15 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Khekda APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Khekda APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,700
- Lowest Price Today₹2,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 3.6% below the period average, sitting just 40.0% 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 15 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khekda APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,801. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,933 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,417 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,036 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,960 |
| 30 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,090 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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 Khekda APMC on 15 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.