In the day's wholesale-price digest for 14 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,351 per quintal in Akodiya APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,351
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,351
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date14 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Big)
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.
Right now Onion is about 29.7% above the period average — just 53.5% 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 14 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chala Market APMC Leader | ₹11,000 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,500 |
| 3 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,900 |
| 5 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 7 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Parassala Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,750 |
| 11 Vadaseri RM APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 12 Boudh 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 ₹4,000 (57.1%) 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 Akodiya APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹7,200, with the average around ₹2,584. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | ₹3,351 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,351 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,212 | ₹871 | ₹3,700 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,703 | ₹800 | ₹2,900 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹700 | ₹2,200 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,115 | ₹500 | ₹3,600 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,812 | ₹1,100 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,680 | ₹500 | ₹2,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,351 | ₹300 | ₹3,200 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,050 | ₹700 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,901 | ₹200 | ₹3,901 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,530 | ₹700 | ₹3,601 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,555 | ₹500 | ₹4,101 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,370 | ₹2,200 | ₹4,370 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,465 | ₹500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,220 | ₹1,300 | ₹3,860 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹700 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,656 | ₹500 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹800 | ₹1,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹6,412 | ₹501 | ₹3,100 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
To wrap up, Akodiya APMC logged this Onion rate on 14 Oct 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.