In the price report dated 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,130 per quintal in Khagaria APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,240
- Lowest Price Today₹4,090
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,130
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 42.4% above the period average, and just 24.2% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Khagaria APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹8,900 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 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 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM 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 ₹2,150 (31.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khagaria APMC ranged between ₹990 and ₹5,450, with the average around ₹2,900. 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 | ₹4,240 | ₹4,090 | ₹4,130 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,250 | ₹4,080 | ₹4,160 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,160 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,550 | ₹4,320 | ₹4,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,570 | ₹4,160 | ₹4,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,580 | ₹4,160 | ₹4,350 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,450 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,360 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,420 | ₹4,160 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,520 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,280 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,330 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,290 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,590 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,560 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,050 | ₹4,160 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,960 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,300 | ₹3,080 | ₹3,160 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,360 | ₹3,450 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,520 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,360 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,080 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,160 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Khagaria APMC on 20 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.