In today's crop-price rundown for 03 Nov 2026, North Paravur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,500 per quintal. That put it ahead of the rest of the markets we track, drawing the eye of farmers and buyers alike.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Best-in-day rates generally rest on solid volumes changing hands, not a lone transaction.
- Highest Recorded Price₹13,000
- Lowest Price Today₹12,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date03 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (1st Sort)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 69.4% above the period average and just 3.8% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 03 Nov 2026, so you can see where North Paravur Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹12,500 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Bhagwanpur Mandi APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 4 Anchal Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,200 |
| 6 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 8 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 9 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 10 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,400 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
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.
The ₹5,300 (73.6%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
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 ₹13,000, with the average around ₹7,378. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov | ₹13,000 | ₹12,000 | ₹12,500 |
| 30 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 29 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 28 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 26 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 24 Oct | ₹11,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹6,500 | ₹5,600 | ₹6,000 |
| 22 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,800 |
| 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 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 03 Nov 2026, North Paravur Market APMC set the pace for Onion. Whether it stays on top depends on how arrivals, demand and rates at other yards move in the days ahead — worth checking the daily update.
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.