As the 20 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹4,795 per quintal in Raikot APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,795
- Lowest Price Today₹4,795
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,795
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 42.8% above the period average and right at 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Raikot APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,400 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Lalgudi(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.
That ₹2,650 (39.3%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Raikot APMC ranged between ₹1,850 and ₹4,795, with the average around ₹3,358. 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 | ₹4,795 | ₹4,795 | ₹4,795 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,765 | ₹4,765 | ₹4,765 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,735 | ₹4,735 | ₹4,735 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,695 | ₹4,695 | ₹4,695 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,685 | ₹4,685 | ₹4,685 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,650 | ₹4,650 | ₹4,650 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,620 | ₹4,620 | ₹4,620 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,225 | ₹4,225 | ₹4,225 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,185 | ₹4,185 | ₹4,185 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,160 | ₹4,160 | ₹4,160 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,135 | ₹4,135 | ₹4,135 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 | ₹4,120 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 | ₹4,085 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,065 | ₹4,065 | ₹4,065 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 | ₹4,025 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 | ₹3,995 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 | ₹3,972 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 | ₹3,945 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 | ₹3,920 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 | ₹3,890 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Raikot APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.