As the 21 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Achalda APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(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 | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,500 (37.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05Today's Price Snapshot
Over the today, Onion prices at Achalda APMC ranged between ₹3,500 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹3,500. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
07At a Glance
08What It Means If You're Selling
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Achalda APMC posted this Onion rate on 21 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.