Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Thalasserry Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Thalasserry Market APMC on Top Today
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 27.6% above the period average — just 23.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
The ₹2,500 (37.9%) 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 Thalasserry Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹4,075. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,300 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Thalasserry Market APMC logged this Onion rate on 21 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.