Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,900 per quintal in Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 23.3% above the period average, and just 9.2% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 8 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Vamanapuram Market APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Aranthangi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
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 ₹1,000 (15.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC ranged between ₹3,400 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,787. 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 | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,100 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Karsiyang(Matigara) APMC reported Onion at this level on 20 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.