Pulling together the 15 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Pukharayan APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 95.6% above the period average — right at 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
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 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.
At ₹5,000 (71.4%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pukharayan APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,534. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 01 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 30 Jun | ₹1,100 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,023 |
| 27 Jun | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,111 |
| 21 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,260 | ₹1,280 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,210 | ₹1,230 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,240 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,230 | ₹1,245 |
| 17 Jun | ₹1,260 | ₹1,220 | ₹1,240 |
| 16 Jun | ₹1,250 | ₹1,225 | ₹1,240 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pukharayan APMC on 15 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.