Pulling together the 20 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹1,800 per quintal in Pune(Khadiki) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹2,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,800
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
Right now Onion is about 16.7% above the period average — just 30.8% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,400 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹2,650 (39.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pune(Khadiki) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹2,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pune(Khadiki) APMC on 20 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.