Across the reporting yards on 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Khateema APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What Put Khateema APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,500
- Lowest Price Today₹2,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Today's rate is about 62.3% above the period average and just 11.5% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
The ₹4,800 (70.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Khateema APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,417. 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 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,100 |
| 07 Sep | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,200 |
| 18 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 13 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 11 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 01 Aug | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 22 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 18 Jul | ₹1,000 | ₹800 | ₹900 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
| 03 Jul | ₹1,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,100 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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, Khateema 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.