Going by the latest APMC figures for 21 Jul 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,000 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What Put Roorkee APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,000
- Lowest Price Today₹2,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Jul 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
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 18.6% below the period average and just 53.8% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 21 Jul 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,100 |
| 2 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 6 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹6,200 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹6,000 |
| 8 Khagaria APMC | ₹5,200 |
| 9 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,900 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Thoubal APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹3,350 (70.5%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹3,687. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 06 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Nov | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,500 |
| 01 Nov | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 29 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 27 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 22 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 21 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Roorkee APMC posted this Onion rate on 21 Jul 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.