In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Dasda APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹5,600 per quintal. Buyers paid up here, lifting it above all the other markets on the board today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,600
- Lowest Price Today₹5,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,600
- Reporting Mandis7
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 50.1% above the period average and just 5.1% 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 Dasda APMC Leader | ₹5,600 |
| 2 Sahnewal APMC | ₹4,700 |
| 3 Lalru APMC | ₹4,600 |
| 4 Triveniganj APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 5 Gurgaon APMC | ₹4,200 |
| 6 Rayya APMC | ₹4,125 |
| 7 Kosli APMC | ₹3,000 |
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 ₹2,600 (86.7%) 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 Dasda APMC ranged between ₹2,800 and ₹5,900, with the average around ₹3,732. 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 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,700 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 | ₹5,650 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 | ₹5,050 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,950 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,550 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹4,850 | ₹4,850 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,850 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 21 Oct 2026, Dasda 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.