In the day's wholesale-price digest for 25 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Thrissur Market APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹5,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date25 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 26.8% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 25 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kollam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,600 |
| 2 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 3 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 6 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 8 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 9 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Bodinayakanur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Katpadi (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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 ₹850 (12.6%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Thrissur Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹4,336. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 20 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,300 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 17 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,800 |
| 26 Jun | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
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 day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Thrissur Market APMC on 25 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.