As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC. Read on for the market-wise spread, recent price history and a quick note for farmers and buyers.
01What Put Garbeta(Medinipur) 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₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 47.8% above the period average and just 8.3% 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.
The ₹3,000 (42.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Garbeta(Medinipur) APMC ranged between ₹1,500 and ₹4,800, with the average around ₹2,978. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 25 Aug | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 19 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Garbeta(Medinipur) 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.