With the 21 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹3,750 per quintal in Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 39.6% above the period average, and just 29.2% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹2,500 (37.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC ranged between ₹500 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹2,687. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,150 | ₹1,600 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹1,250 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,750 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,750 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,250 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,900 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
A market that stays on top often sets the rate for nearby areas, so big buyers keep an eye on it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Mehsana(Mehsana Veg) APMC reported Onion at this level on 21 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.