Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,600 per quintal in Bhopal APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Prices move with arrivals and buying mood, both of which differ market to market on any given day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹400
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 3.7% above the period average, sitting just 79.5% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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.
At ₹3,000 (42.9%), 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 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Bhopal APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹12,700, with the average around ₹2,508. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹3,510 | ₹1,050 | ₹3,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹400 | ₹2,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,600 | ₹2,300 | ₹3,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹750 | ₹3,500 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹500 | ₹2,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹2,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹800 | ₹3,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,210 | ₹700 | ₹3,200 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹900 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹12,700 | ₹800 | ₹3,600 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹800 | ₹2,000 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹800 | ₹3,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹800 | ₹3,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹800 | ₹3,000 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹500 | ₹3,700 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,250 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹500 | ₹3,500 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹500 | ₹3,300 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Bhopal APMC on 12 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.