Checking the day's mandi numbers for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹170 per quintal in Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC. See the full market-wise board to place this rate against the day's high and low.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹220
- Lowest Price Today₹150
- Average (Modal) Price₹170
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 52.9% below the period average — just 92.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹2,500 (37.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC ranged between ₹2 and ₹2,200, with the average around ₹361. 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 | ₹220 | ₹150 | ₹170 |
| 18 Oct | ₹250 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 17 Oct | ₹250 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹220 | ₹180 | ₹200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹320 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹300 | ₹200 | ₹250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹350 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹300 |
| 06 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 03 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 01 Sep | ₹400 | ₹250 | ₹350 |
| 30 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹350 |
| 27 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 25 Aug | ₹450 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 22 Aug | ₹500 | ₹300 | ₹400 |
| 20 Aug | ₹560 | ₹320 | ₹400 |
| 17 Aug | ₹500 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 15 Aug | ₹550 | ₹350 | ₹400 |
| 14 Aug | ₹500 | ₹250 | ₹380 |
| 11 Aug | ₹700 | ₹450 | ₹550 |
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, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Rania(Jiwan nagar) APMC logged this Onion rate on 21 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.