From today's trading desk on 04 Nov 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Varanasi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date04 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 32.2% above the period average, sitting just 34.5% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 04 Nov 2026, so you can see where Varanasi APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Mannar Market APMC | ₹10,100 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 6 Lamlong Bazaar APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹5,300 (73.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Varanasi APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,342, with the average around ₹2,648. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Nov | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,109 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,534 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,567 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,521 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,010 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,764 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,568 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,513 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Varanasi APMC on 04 Nov 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.