In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,541 per quintal in Rayya APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,541
- Lowest Price Today₹1,541
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,541
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 25.7% below the period average, and just 65.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Jul 2026, so you can see where Rayya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Khagaria APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Thoubal APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,350 (70.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹4,428, with the average around ₹2,075. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Nov | ₹4,060 | ₹4,060 | ₹4,060 |
| 07 Nov | ₹4,081 | ₹4,081 | ₹4,081 |
| 06 Nov | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 |
| 04 Nov | ₹4,050 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,050 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,090 | ₹4,090 | ₹4,090 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 29 Oct | ₹4,101 | ₹4,101 | ₹4,101 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,102 | ₹4,102 | ₹4,102 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,107 | ₹4,107 | ₹4,107 |
| 24 Oct | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 |
| 23 Oct | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 21 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Rayya APMC reported Onion at this level on 21 Jul 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.