In the price report dated 22 Sep 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,600 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Onion, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Palakkad Market APMC on Top Today
Leadership on price is usually earned through consistent demand across the session, not a stray high quote.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 76.9% above the period average and just 3.3% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 22 Sep 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹9,700 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 8 Papanasam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 12 Rajapalayam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
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.
That ₹4,350 (60.0%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,559. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹7,000 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,800 | ₹6,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,200 | ₹9,700 |
| 14 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹9,600 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 22 Sep 2026, Palakkad 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.