Checking the day's mandi numbers for 19 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,200 per quintal in Parappanangadi Market APMC. How this stacks up against the day's top and bottom yards is laid out just below.
01What Put Parappanangadi Market APMC on Top Today
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,300
- Lowest Price Today₹5,100
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 13.7% below the period average, sitting just 46.9% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Parappanangadi Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Rasipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹5,400 (81.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Parappanangadi Market APMC ranged between ₹2,350 and ₹9,800, with the average around ₹6,025. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 19 Oct | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,600 | ₹9,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹9,700 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹8,400 | ₹8,200 | ₹8,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 07 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹6,300 | ₹6,400 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 30 Jul | ₹6,700 | ₹6,500 | ₹6,600 |
| 13 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 12 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 09 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 08 Jul | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
| 04 Jul | ₹6,000 | ₹5,800 | ₹5,900 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Parappanangadi Market APMC on 19 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.