Checking the day's mandi numbers for 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,822 per quintal in Indore APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
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₹4,196
- Lowest Price Today₹1,663
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,822
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 38.8% above the period average — just 70.5% 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 20 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹9,400 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 3 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
A spread of ₹2,650 (39.3%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Indore APMC ranged between ₹392 and ₹12,935, with the average around ₹2,753. 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 | ₹4,196 | ₹1,663 | ₹3,822 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,159 | ₹1,193 | ₹4,159 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,196 | ₹1,450 | ₹3,418 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,779 | ₹1,839 | ₹3,758 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,110 | ₹1,266 | ₹4,110 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹790 | ₹3,535 |
| 13 Oct | ₹3,656 | ₹1,242 | ₹3,656 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,622 | ₹633 | ₹2,493 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹2,124 | ₹3,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,873 | ₹774 | ₹3,270 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹394 | ₹3,760 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,006 | ₹399 | ₹3,871 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,816 | ₹1,997 | ₹3,130 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,710 | ₹2,710 | ₹2,710 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,032 | ₹1,559 | ₹3,741 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,091 | ₹399 | ₹3,709 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,151 | ₹1,491 | ₹3,571 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,094 | ₹444 | ₹3,657 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,072 | ₹2,538 | ₹2,830 |
| 12 Sep | ₹2,574 | ₹2,574 | ₹2,574 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Indore APMC on 20 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.