Across the reporting yards on 20 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,541 per quintal in Prayagraj APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹3,541
- Lowest Price Today₹3,541
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,541
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date20 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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 87.7% above the period average and just 39.0% 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 Prayagraj APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kayamkulam Market APMC Leader | ₹8,800 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 3 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Lalgudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Sathur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹2,050 (30.4%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Prayagraj APMC ranged between ₹900 and ₹5,806, with the average around ₹1,887. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹3,541 | ₹3,541 | ₹3,541 |
| 19 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Oct | ₹3,522 | ₹3,520 | ₹3,521 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,630 |
| 14 Oct | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,806 | ₹5,806 | ₹5,806 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,600 | ₹3,510 | ₹3,554 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,017 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,003 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,002 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,279 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,103 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,000 |
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
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
Net-net, Prayagraj APMC posted this Onion rate on 20 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.