In the mandi rate roundup for 14 Sep 2026, North Paravur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,500 per quintal. No other reporting yard came in higher, which is why this mandi is worth a closer look today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,500
- Lowest Price Today₹10,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 45.5% above the period average and just 8.7% 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 14 Sep 2026, so you can see where North Paravur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,500 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Angamaly Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 6 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 8 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Mannargudi II(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vaniyampadi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,600 (52.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹5,100 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹7,218. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹9,500 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,200 | ₹7,800 |
| 25 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 21 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 20 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹7,400 | ₹8,000 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 14 Sep 2026, North Paravur Market 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.