Pulling together the 12 Oct 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in APMC Devala APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What Put APMC Devala APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,835
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 2-Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 17.0% below the period average, sitting just 30.1% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where APMC Devala 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,000 (42.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at APMC Devala APMC ranged between ₹700 and ₹5,005, with the average around ₹4,215. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,835 | ₹800 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹700 | ₹3,925 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,050 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,705 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹3,950 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,535 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,380 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,645 | ₹850 | ₹4,330 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,865 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,610 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,280 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,775 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,380 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,580 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,005 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,530 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹4,430 |
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
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 APMC Devala 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.