In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,100 per quintal in Pabiacherra APMC. The table below ranks every reporting Onion yard so you can see where this one falls.
01What Put Pabiacherra APMC on Top Today
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,200
- Lowest Price Today₹5,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
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 27.7% above the period average — just 13.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 12 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pabiacherra APMC ranged between ₹2,100 and ₹5,900, with the average around ₹3,995. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 24 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 22 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,700 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,700 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,400 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹5,500 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 09 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹4,900 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,100 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,300 | ₹5,100 | ₹5,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 31 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,800 | ₹4,900 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Pabiacherra 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.