Reading today's price tape for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,400 per quintal in Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹4,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Bellary)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 90-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
At this level, Onion is about 24.6% above the period average, sitting just 16.9% 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 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) 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 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 ₹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.
0590-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC ranged between ₹2,500 and ₹6,500, with the average around ₹4,333. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Oct | ₹5,500 | ₹4,500 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 14 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 12 Oct | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 24 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 22 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,500 | ₹6,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 19 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 16 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 15 Sep | ₹6,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,750 |
| 14 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 12 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,400 |
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
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Cheyyar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.