In the latest market update for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,711 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Ratlam APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,359
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,711
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 41.9% above the period average, sitting just 23.7% 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 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹2,500 (37.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,861, with the average around ₹2,616. 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 | ₹4,359 | ₹500 | ₹3,711 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,196 | ₹900 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹651 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,360 | ₹501 | ₹3,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹3,900 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹600 | ₹3,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,830 | ₹600 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,344 | ₹700 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,302 | ₹500 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,340 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹801 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,390 | ₹200 | ₹3,601 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,602 | ₹300 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹996 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,701 | ₹552 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,361 | ₹350 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,651 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,861 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Ratlam APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.