In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,105 per quintal in Soyatkalan 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
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,570
- Lowest Price Today₹300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,105
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 30.7% above the period average — just 55.2% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Soyatkalan 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,000 (42.9%) 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 Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Soyatkalan APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹4,700, with the average around ₹1,610. 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 | ₹3,570 | ₹300 | ₹2,105 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹1,105 | ₹3,205 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,005 | ₹320 | ₹3,405 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,305 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹2,625 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,625 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,210 | ₹505 | ₹3,210 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,105 | ₹200 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,551 | ₹500 | ₹3,400 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹300 | ₹2,505 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,175 | ₹200 | ₹1,600 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,900 |
| 08 Sep | ₹2,705 | ₹220 | ₹2,705 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,100 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,451 | ₹705 | ₹3,505 |
| 03 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹500 | ₹2,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹305 | ₹4,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹200 | ₹2,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,905 | ₹200 | ₹1,205 |
| 29 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹200 | ₹3,400 |
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
The headline Onion rate looks attractive, yet the smart move is to net it against distance, quality cuts and timing.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Soyatkalan APMC on 12 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.