With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,800 per quintal in Alipurduar APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What Put Alipurduar APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 35.5% above the period average and just 15.6% 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 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(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.
The ₹6,000 (85.7%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Alipurduar APMC ranged between ₹1,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,804. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Alipurduar APMC posted this Onion rate on 16 Oct 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.