Turning to the 15 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Kotadwara APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,700
- Lowest Price Today₹1,700
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date15 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 13.8% below the period average, and just 55.3% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 15 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 3 Chala Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Khunthabandha APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
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 Kotadwara APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹1,972. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 | ₹1,700 |
| 14 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 23 Aug | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
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 a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Kotadwara APMC on 15 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.