In today's crop-price rundown for 21 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,600 per quintal in Belacoba APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,700
- Lowest Price Today₹4,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date21 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 17.4% above the period average, and just 11.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
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 Aroor Market APMC Leader | ₹9,100 |
| 2 Neemuch(F&V) APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 3 Gobichettipalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 4 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Sankarankoil(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
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 ₹2,500 (37.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Belacoba APMC ranged between ₹2,300 and ₹5,200, with the average around ₹3,917. 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 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 11 Jul | ₹3,400 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,350 |
| 20 Jun | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Belacoba APMC on 21 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.