In the day's wholesale-price digest for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,401 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,401
- Lowest Price Today₹1,786
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,401
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 48.3% above the period average, sitting just 36.5% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 13 Oct 2026, so you can see where Shajapur APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Chala Market APMC | ₹11,000 |
| 3 Harippad Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 4 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Madhavapuram Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 7 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 8 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 9 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Vadaseri RM 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.
A spread of ₹4,850 (71.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹200 and ₹5,358, with the average around ₹2,293. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹3,401 | ₹1,786 | ₹3,401 |
| 12 Oct | ₹2,601 | ₹638 | ₹1,412 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,607 | ₹2,306 | ₹3,363 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,051 | ₹505 | ₹3,083 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,268 | ₹385 | ₹2,976 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,455 | ₹533 | ₹2,947 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,647 | ₹442 | ₹3,404 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,651 | ₹300 | ₹2,878 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,941 | ₹2,010 | ₹3,779 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,307 | ₹702 | ₹4,307 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹511 | ₹3,394 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,845 | ₹436 | ₹3,087 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,865 | ₹570 | ₹3,132 |
| 09 Sep | ₹2,018 | ₹703 | ₹2,018 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,292 | ₹2,400 | ₹4,037 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,252 | ₹405 | ₹3,444 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,107 | ₹1,056 | ₹2,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,625 | ₹750 | ₹1,612 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,046 | ₹1,545 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,022 | ₹2,352 | ₹3,927 |
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
From a sourcing view, a steady leader signals real demand — keep an eye on supply and movement before committing to large buys.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Shajapur APMC on 13 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.