In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,500 per quintal in Vamanapuram Market APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 62.2% above the period average, sitting just 7.1% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,400 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
A spread of ₹2,650 (39.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Vamanapuram Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,008. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹7,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Vamanapuram Market APMC on 20 Oct 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.