As fresh arrivals settled on 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,850 per quintal in APMC Devala APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,175
- Lowest Price Today₹900
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 7.2% below the period average, and just 23.1% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Devala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Neemuch(F&V) APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Srivilliputhur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹1,100 (16.9%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Devala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹4,147. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,175 | ₹900 | ₹3,850 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,980 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,320 | ₹900 | ₹3,950 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,805 | ₹900 | ₹4,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹800 | ₹4,100 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,305 | ₹800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,835 | ₹800 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹700 | ₹3,925 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,705 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹3,950 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,535 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,645 | ₹850 | ₹4,330 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,610 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,280 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,775 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,580 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,005 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,530 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,430 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
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
The takeaway: APMC Devala APMC reported Onion at this level on 21 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.