Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,000 per quintal in Puranpur APMC. Scroll down for the market-by-market table and how today's rate fits the recent band.
01What Put Puranpur APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,000
- Lowest Price Today₹1,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the This Week band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Right now Onion is about 19.0% above the period average — just 33.3% 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 Puranpur 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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.
05This Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the past week, Onion prices at Puranpur APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹3,000, with the average around ₹1,681. 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 | ₹3,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,714 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 13 Jul | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 20 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 19 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
| 18 Jun | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 | ₹1,300 |
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
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
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Puranpur 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.