As the 12 Oct 2026 session wrapped up, Onion was quoted at ₹2,900 per quintal in Paliakala APMC. The market-wise table below shows where this rate stands among the day's other Onion yards.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,900
- Lowest Price Today₹2,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,900
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 27.9% above the period average and right at the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Paliakala APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹9,800 |
| 4 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 6 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 7 Pattambi Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 8 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 9 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 10 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 11 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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.
That ₹3,000 (42.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Paliakala APMC ranged between ₹1,600 and ₹2,900, with the average around ₹2,267. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 21 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 20 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 15 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,757 |
| 10 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,869 |
| 06 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 02 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 01 Sep | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,835 |
| 31 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 30 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,600 |
| 27 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,853 |
| 26 Aug | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 22 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,800 |
| 21 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,650 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 15 Aug | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 | ₹2,100 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Paliakala APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.