In the day's wholesale-price digest for 02 Nov 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date02 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 40.0% above the period average, sitting just 8.7% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 02 Nov 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹13,600 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹12,700 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹11,800 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹10,800 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 6 Jampuijala APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 7 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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 ₹6,350 (87.6%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹2,999. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Nov | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC on 02 Nov 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.