In the day's wholesale-price digest for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,354 per quintal in Sandila APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,354
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Right now Onion is about 58.9% above the period average — just 32.8% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 21 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 3 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 4 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
That ₹2,350 (34.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Sandila APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹3,500, with the average around ₹1,481. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,354 |
| 02 Sep | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 |
| 01 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,535 |
| 16 Aug | ₹1,500 | ₹1,400 | ₹1,426 |
| 06 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,068 |
| 28 Jun | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Sandila APMC logged this Onion rate on 21 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.