With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Haldwani APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
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₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 48.8% above the period average and just 22.2% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Anchal Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 APMC Kamthi APMC | ₹6,650 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
That ₹900 (13.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Haldwani APMC ranged between ₹600 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹2,352. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,200 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
Net-net, Haldwani 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.