In the latest market update for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,650 per quintal in Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,401
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,650
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 4.5% below the period average, sitting just 28.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 21 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,400 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(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 | ₹7,000 |
| 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 Myladi(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 ₹3,650 (54.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹3,820. 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 | ₹4,500 | ₹2,401 | ₹3,650 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,253 | ₹1,940 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹2,350 | ₹3,640 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,231 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,601 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹2,375 | ₹3,820 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,772 | ₹2,475 | ₹4,371 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹2,351 | ₹3,951 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,861 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,176 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,550 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,475 | ₹2,175 | ₹3,700 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,151 | ₹2,050 | ₹3,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,242 | ₹2,350 | ₹3,650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,430 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,750 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,850 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,711 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,430 | ₹1,950 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹2,150 | ₹3,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹2,150 | ₹3,850 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,555 | ₹2,225 | ₹4,000 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Pimpalgaon Baswant(Saykheda) APMC on 21 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.