From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,100 per quintal in Thodupuzha Market APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,100
- Lowest Price Today₹7,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 44.3% above the period average, sitting just 3.6% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 20 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
That ₹2,150 (31.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 2-Week Trend
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹8,400, with the average around ₹5,615. 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 | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Thodupuzha Market APMC on 20 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.