Across the reporting yards on 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,700 per quintal in Kollengode Market APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,900
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
This puts Onion about 12.3% above the period average, and just 27.8% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
That ₹3,000 (42.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kollengode Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹7,900, with the average around ₹5,075. 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 | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 25 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,600 | ₹6,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹7,400 | ₹7,000 | ₹7,200 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,200 |
| 10 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,900 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 14 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 13 Aug | ₹7,900 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹5,900 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 10 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,200 |
| 07 Aug | ₹5,600 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Kollengode 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.