As the 31 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹4,350 per quintal in Samsi APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What Put Samsi APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,350
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 37.6% above the period average, and just 1.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 31 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹15,000 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹12,300 |
| 3 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹12,200 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹11,400 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 10 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 11 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Perundurai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹7,800 (108.3%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Samsi APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹4,400, with the average around ₹3,162. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,350 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,350 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,350 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,250 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Samsi APMC on 31 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.