Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,900 per quintal in APMC Devala APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,305
- Lowest Price Today₹800
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 7.0% below the period average and just 22.1% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 13 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Sankarapuram(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 ₹4,000 (57.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
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 ₹4,194. 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 | ₹4,305 | ₹800 | ₹3,900 |
| 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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, APMC Devala APMC posted this Onion rate on 13 Oct 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.