As fresh arrivals settled on 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Habra APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹4,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 41.1% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Habra APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Parappanangadi Market APMC Leader | ₹11,300 |
| 2 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹4,550 (67.4%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Habra APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,119. 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 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Habra 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.