In the latest market update for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,050 per quintal in Surat APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What Put Surat APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,600
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,050
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 16.9% above the period average, sitting just 49.2% 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
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 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹4,850 (71.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Surat APMC ranged between ₹650 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹2,609. 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 | ₹4,600 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,050 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,700 | ₹1,500 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,850 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,000 | ₹3,750 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,850 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,900 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹4,250 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,350 | ₹3,925 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹2,100 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹1,800 | ₹3,400 |
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
Buyers often read a persistent price leader as a demand signal, then time their purchases to supply swings.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Surat APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.