Based on what the markets reported on 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Betul(F&V) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 15.3% above the period average — just 25.0% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
The ₹2,350 (34.8%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Betul(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,603. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Betul(F&V) 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.