From today's trading desk on 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹7,500 per quintal in Anchal Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,500
- Lowest Price Today₹7,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹7,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 71.5% above the period average — just 1.3% 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 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Anchal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,050 (30.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Anchal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹7,600, with the average around ₹4,372. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 | ₹7,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 14 Oct | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 | ₹7,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,800 |
| 12 Oct | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 | ₹7,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 | ₹6,200 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,300 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Anchal Market APMC logged this Onion rate on 20 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.