In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,600 per quintal in Machmara APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Where a rate lands usually tracks the day's arrivals against buyer appetite at that particular yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,700
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 10.3% below the period average and just 29.4% short of 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
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 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.
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 Machmara APMC ranged between ₹3,200 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹4,013. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 24 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,800 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹3,900 | ₹3,700 | ₹3,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,900 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,100 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹4,100 | ₹4,200 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
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
Farmers comparing Onion rates can aim for the top market, but freight, quality checks and arrival timing all shape the price you actually receive.
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 Machmara 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.