In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,400 per quintal in Shimoga APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
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₹3,800
- Lowest Price Today₹3,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 17.6% above the period average, and just 10.5% short of the period high. A reading in the upper part of the band often reflects steady, broad-based demand.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
That ₹3,850 (81.1%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shimoga APMC ranged between ₹2,200 and ₹3,800, with the average around ₹2,892. 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 | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,400 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 30 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 29 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,800 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹3,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
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
If you're chasing the best rate for Onion today, the leading yard is a useful target — just remember that cartage, grading and timing all chip away at what finally lands in your pocket.
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
The takeaway: Shimoga APMC reported Onion at this level on 12 Aug 2026. Watching the daily board across yards is the best way to track the trend.
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.