In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,300 per quintal in Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Pamohi(Garchuk) 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₹3,900
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 19.2% above the period average and just 4.4% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 6 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 7 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 8 Viralimalai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 9 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 10 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 11 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
| 12 Alangudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹4,750 |
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.
At ₹3,850 (81.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹4,500, with the average around ₹3,608. 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 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,700 |
| 01 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 29 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 28 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 20 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 16 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,900 | ₹4,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 13 Jul | ₹4,200 | ₹3,200 | ₹3,600 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Pamohi(Garchuk) 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.