Looking at how the yards traded on 12 Sep 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹9,600 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Onion board.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
A market leading on price generally points to good-quality arrivals meeting keen buying interest.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,000
- Lowest Price Today₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹9,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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.
At this level, Onion is about 52.1% above the period average, sitting just 4.0% 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 12 Sep 2026, so you can see where Palakkad 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 | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Kollengode Market APMC | ₹7,700 |
| 6 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 7 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 8 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 9 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 10 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
At ₹2,800 (41.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹6,313. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 11 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 10 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 02 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,700 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 29 Aug | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,100 |
| 25 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 24 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 23 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,300 |
| 22 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹8,300 | ₹9,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,600 |
| 20 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 19 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 18 Aug | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Palakkad Market APMC led Onion on 12 Sep 2026. Keeping an eye on the daily board will show whether it holds the top spot.
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.