In the price report dated 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Siliguri APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 22.2% above the period average, and just 11.5% 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 29 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 6 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 8 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
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 ₹5,600 (81.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Siliguri APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,764. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Siliguri APMC reported Onion at this level on 29 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.