With the 16 Oct 2026 auctions now in, Onion was quoted at ₹9,500 per quintal in North Paravur Market APMC. Check the board below to see how this yard lines up with the day's dearest and cheapest Onion markets.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
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.
This puts Onion about 29.0% above the period average, and just 17.4% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 16 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹6,000 (85.7%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at North Paravur Market APMC ranged between ₹5,000 and ₹11,500, with the average around ₹7,367. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 16 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹9,200 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 13 Oct | ₹9,500 | ₹8,800 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,800 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 24 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,400 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹11,500 | ₹10,000 | ₹10,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹5,700 | ₹6,400 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in North Paravur Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.