In the mandi rate roundup for 16 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,216 per quintal in Sikanderabad APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
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₹2,400
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,216
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 1.5% above the period average and just 11.4% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 4 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 7 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 8 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 9 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,850 (60.0%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sikanderabad APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹2,500, with the average around ₹2,184. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,242 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,420 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,096 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,338 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,358 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,300 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,277 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,216 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,453 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,392 |
| 11 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,346 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,447 |
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
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Sikanderabad APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 Jul 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.