Turning to the 20 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Shamli APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 5.3% above the period average and just 29.8% short of 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 Shamli APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
The ₹6,250 (92.6%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Shamli APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,467. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,675 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,857 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,021 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,639 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,650 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,765 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,640 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
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 yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Shamli APMC posted this Onion rate on 20 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.