In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,451 per quintal in Ratlam APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,160
- Lowest Price Today₹1,350
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,451
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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.
Right now Onion is about 35.7% above the period average — just 29.0% 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 13 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Harippad Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Munnar Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 8 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Bishenpur 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.
At ₹3,250 (48.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Ratlam APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,861, with the average around ₹2,543. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,160 | ₹1,350 | ₹3,451 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,830 | ₹600 | ₹2,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,344 | ₹700 | ₹3,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,302 | ₹500 | ₹3,300 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,340 | ₹200 | ₹3,300 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹801 | ₹3,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,390 | ₹200 | ₹3,601 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,602 | ₹300 | ₹3,500 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹996 | ₹3,300 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,701 | ₹552 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 | ₹3,020 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,361 | ₹350 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,651 | ₹800 | ₹3,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,861 | ₹700 | ₹3,900 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,581 | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹800 | ₹4,000 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,401 | ₹470 | ₹3,600 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,126 | ₹700 | ₹3,700 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹402 | ₹2,900 |
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
Going to the top Onion market makes sense, but remember the cost of transport, quality cuts, and that the rate may drop a bit by the time you reach.
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 Ratlam APMC on 13 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.