From today's trading desk on 29 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,800 per quintal in Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What Put Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,550
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date29 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 30.4% above the period average — just 11.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 29 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹12,500 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 5 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 10 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 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.
The ₹6,600 (94.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC ranged between ₹1,650 and ₹5,400, with the average around ₹3,680. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,850 |
| 29 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,800 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,940 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,700 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,100 | ₹4,550 | ₹4,800 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹4,750 | ₹5,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,150 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,320 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,080 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,875 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,625 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,720 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,450 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,375 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,500 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC logged this Onion rate on 29 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.