Based on what the markets reported on 16 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹8,600 per quintal in Aralamoodu Market APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What Put Aralamoodu Market APMC on Top Today
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹8,600
- Lowest Price Today₹8,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹8,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date16 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 53.8% above the period average, sitting just 14.0% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 16 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹12,000 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,500 |
| 5 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 6 Chokkikulam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹8,750 |
| 7 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 8 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,100 |
| 9 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,600 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Manachanallur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹6,000 (85.7%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹10,000, with the average around ₹5,593. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹8,600 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,600 |
| 14 Oct | ₹10,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Oct | ₹9,000 | ₹8,200 | ₹9,000 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,600 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹10,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹10,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹9,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹6,000 | ₹6,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 05 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 30 Aug | ₹9,000 | ₹8,000 | ₹9,000 |
| 28 Aug | ₹8,000 | ₹7,000 | ₹8,000 |
| 25 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 22 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 18 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Aralamoodu Market APMC on 16 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.