In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Pune(Pimpri) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 23.8% above the period average, sitting just 18.2% 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 Pune(Pimpri) 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 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 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 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 12 Karambakkudi(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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pune(Pimpri) APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,635. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,600 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,750 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,150 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,350 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,250 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,350 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,700 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,450 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Pune(Pimpri) 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.