Going by the latest APMC figures for 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Aroor Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 15.2% below the period average and just 45.7% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kottayam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,400 |
| 2 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Myladi(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 | ₹6,900 |
| 7 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 APMC Kamthi APMC | ₹6,650 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹1,750 (26.3%) 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 Aroor Market APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹9,400, with the average around ₹6,017. 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 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 16 Oct | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,400 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,600 | ₹8,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,800 | ₹8,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 22 Aug | ₹8,700 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,600 |
| 21 Aug | ₹8,200 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,100 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Aug | ₹7,700 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,600 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Aroor Market APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.