Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,165 per quintal in Hunsur APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,165
- Lowest Price Today₹4,165
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,165
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bombay (U.P.))
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.
At this level, Onion is about 15.2% above the period average, sitting just 2.3% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹3,250 (48.1%) 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the past week, Onion prices at Hunsur APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,264, with the average around ₹3,615. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,264 | ₹4,264 | ₹4,264 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 | ₹4,165 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,090 | ₹3,090 | ₹3,090 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,220 | ₹2,040 | ₹2,220 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Hunsur APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.