From today's trading desk on 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,700 per quintal in Kottakkal Market APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What Put Kottakkal Market 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₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 22.7% above the period average — just 19.0% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Kottakkal Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 9 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 10 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 11 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The gap between the day's dearest and cheapest market shows how wide the buying opportunity is — and whether it's worth carting produce further out.
The ₹4,300 (58.9%) 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 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kottakkal Market APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,800, with the average around ₹3,831. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,400 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹3,400 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,300 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,300 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,200 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Kottakkal Market APMC on 13 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.