Across the reporting yards on 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹6,750 per quintal in Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹7,000
- Lowest Price Today₹6,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹6,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 41.3% above the period average and just 3.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,400 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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.
The ₹3,800 (57.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹7,000, with the average around ₹4,778. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 22 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 21 Oct | ₹7,000 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,750 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 19 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,750 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,250 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,250 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.