Going by the latest APMC figures for 26 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in Nadia APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date26 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.
Today's rate is about 18.3% above the period average and just 22.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 26 Oct 2026, so you can see where Nadia APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹14,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹11,500 |
| 3 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Chala Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 6 Harippad Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 7 Pollachi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹9,250 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Nagapattinam(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.
The ₹6,800 (94.4%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Nadia APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,296. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,750 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹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
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Nadia APMC posted this Onion rate on 26 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.