Going by the latest APMC figures for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Zira APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹4,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Today's rate is about 22.6% above the period average and just 12.2% 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 gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
At ₹4,800 (70.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Zira APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,508. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,300 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 | ₹4,900 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,800 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
09A Buyer's Angle
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Zira 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.