In today's crop-price rundown for 08 Nov 2026, Thodupuzha Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,600 per quintal. The gap to the next-best yard was wide enough to make this the day's clear Onion leader.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A market that leads tends to do so because buyers competed for the day's better stock.
- Highest Recorded Price₹11,600
- Lowest Price Today₹11,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date08 Nov 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
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 81.6% above the period average and right at 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 08 Nov 2026, so you can see where Thodupuzha Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Thodupuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Kumarapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,900 |
| 3 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 4 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 5 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Parassala Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 12 Chinnamanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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 Thodupuzha Market APMC ranged between ₹3,100 and ₹11,600, with the average around ₹6,388. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Nov | ₹11,600 | ₹11,400 | ₹11,600 |
| 05 Nov | ₹11,400 | ₹11,200 | ₹11,400 |
| 02 Nov | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,500 |
| 23 Oct | ₹8,100 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,100 |
| 20 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 17 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 16 Oct | ₹6,100 | ₹5,900 | ₹6,100 |
| 14 Oct | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,000 |
| 23 Aug | ₹7,100 | ₹6,900 | ₹7,100 |
| 20 Aug | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,300 |
| 18 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹6,900 | ₹6,700 | ₹6,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,100 |
| 06 Jul | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 02 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,900 |
| 20 Jun | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
Bottom line: on 08 Nov 2026, Thodupuzha 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.