Pulling together the 12 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Perinthalmanna Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Perinthalmanna Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 49.4% above the period average, sitting just 32.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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 Perinthalmanna Market APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹6,200, with the average around ₹2,812. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 16 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,900 | ₹2,000 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,500 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹1,600 | ₹1,900 |
| 06 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,800 | ₹2,000 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Perinthalmanna Market APMC on 12 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.