Here's the 13 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in SMY Nalagarh APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹4,400
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 39.1% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% 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
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at SMY Nalagarh APMC ranged between ₹300 and ₹5,000, with the average around ₹2,875. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹300 | ₹3,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,900 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,300 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,700 |
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 headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at SMY Nalagarh APMC on 13 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.