Here's the 20 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹6,250 per quintal in Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,500
- Lowest Price Today₹6,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 27.4% above the period average — just 8.1% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
At ₹1,750 (26.3%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Elampillai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹3,000 and ₹6,800, with the average around ₹4,904. 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 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,800 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Elampillai(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.