Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,100 per quintal in Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,300
- Lowest Price Today₹3,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,100
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 16.8% above the period average, sitting just 23.4% 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.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) APMC ranged between ₹1,650 and ₹5,350, with the average around ₹3,509. 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 | ₹4,300 | ₹3,850 | ₹4,100 |
| 21 Sep | ₹5,150 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 17 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,100 |
| 16 Sep | ₹5,350 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹5,320 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,200 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,850 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,375 | ₹4,700 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,080 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,875 |
| 07 Sep | ₹5,250 | ₹4,625 | ₹5,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,720 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹4,150 | ₹4,400 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,450 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,375 |
| 28 Aug | ₹4,650 | ₹4,250 | ₹4,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,450 | ₹4,650 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,250 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,100 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,900 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,800 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,125 | ₹2,875 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,060 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,850 |
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 Bara Bazar (Posta Bazar) 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.