In the day's wholesale-price digest for 19 Oct 2026, Aralamoodu Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹12,000 per quintal. With buying concentrated here, this yard topped the day's Onion board.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹9,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹12,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date19 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 108.9% above the period average, sitting right at 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 19 Oct 2026, so you can see where Aralamoodu Market APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Aralamoodu Market APMC Leader | ₹12,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹11,600 |
| 3 Pala Market APMC | ₹11,200 |
| 4 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 6 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,549 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 11 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Thalavaipuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
A spread of ₹5,250 (77.8%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Aralamoodu Market APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹12,000, with the average around ₹5,745. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Oct | ₹12,000 | ₹9,000 | ₹12,000 |
| 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 |
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, Aralamoodu Market APMC led Onion on 19 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.