In the latest market update for 13 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,700 per quintal in Kurali APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,800
- Lowest Price Today₹4,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date13 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 43.0% above the period average — just 2.1% 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 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹11,600 |
| 2 Harippad Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 4 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 5 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,400 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
At ₹4,800 (70.6%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kurali APMC ranged between ₹1,800 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹3,286. 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 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,850 | ₹3,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,820 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,780 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 10 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 05 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 01 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 24 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,650 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Kurali APMC logged this Onion rate on 13 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.