Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,000 per quintal in Udala APMC. The comparison table puts this figure alongside every other yard reporting Onion today.
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₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 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.
Today's rate is about 42.0% above the period average and just 9.1% 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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹4,800 (70.6%) 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 Udala APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,520. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Udala 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.