In the day's wholesale-price digest for 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 28.3% above the period average — just 3.6% 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 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,400 |
| 2 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 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 APMC Kamthi APMC | ₹6,650 |
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.
The ₹1,750 (26.3%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹5,261. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 23 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) 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.