In the latest market update for 28 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Rishikesh APMC on Top Today
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date28 Oct 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.
Right now Onion is about 45.9% above the period average — just 13.1% short of 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 28 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹8,250 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Nagapattinam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹5,250 (72.4%) 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 Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹4,950, with the average around ₹2,948. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,300 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,050 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,450 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,025 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,550 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,680 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,650 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,580 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,050 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Rishikesh APMC on 28 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.