Turning to the 12 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Perumbavoor Market APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 52.1% above the period average, and just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Perumbavoor Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,000 (42.9%), 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 Perumbavoor Market APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,616. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Perumbavoor Market APMC reported Onion at this level on 12 Oct 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.