Reading today's price tape for 13 Oct 2026, Palakkad Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹11,600 per quintal. Among all active markets, this one paid the most for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A yard rarely tops the list by chance — it usually reflects genuine, repeated demand through the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹12,000
- Lowest Price Today₹11,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹11,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 73.2% above the period average, sitting just 3.3% 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 13 Oct 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 | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna 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 ₹4,800 (70.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Palakkad Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹6,698. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 13 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,600 |
| 12 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,300 |
| 24 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹12,000 | ₹11,000 | ₹11,600 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Palakkad Market APMC led Onion on 13 Oct 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.