With the 20 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Rayya APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹4,125 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Sustained buying interest, more than any single deal, is what pushes a market to the front.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,125
- Lowest Price Today₹4,125
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,125
- Reporting Mandis2
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 149.8% above the period average and just 6.8% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 20 Oct 2026, so you can see where Rayya APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Rayya APMC Leader | ₹4,125 |
| 2 Yerraguntla APMC | ₹3,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹925 (28.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Rayya APMC ranged between ₹1,135 and ₹4,428, with the average around ₹1,651. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 19 Oct | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 | ₹4,125 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 | ₹4,015 |
| 16 Oct | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 | ₹3,990 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,428 | ₹4,428 | ₹4,428 |
| 13 Oct | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,406 | ₹1,406 | ₹1,406 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 | ₹1,432 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,405 | ₹1,405 | ₹1,405 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 | ₹1,404 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 | ₹1,407 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 12 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 | ₹1,411 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 | ₹1,410 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 | ₹1,412 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
Bottom line: on 20 Oct 2026, Rayya APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.