Pulling together the 20 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Malout APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 34.9% above the period average, sitting just 6.7% 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
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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 4 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sathur(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.
At ₹6,250 (92.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Malout APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,114. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹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
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 sum up, this was the Onion rate at Malout APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.