Reading today's price tape for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Gohana 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
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 36.0% above the period average — just 16.0% 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 Gohana APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 3 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 11 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Lalgudi(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.
A spread of ₹1,000 (15.4%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Gohana APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹3,088. 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 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Gohana APMC on 21 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.