As fresh arrivals settled on 12 Oct 2026, Chengannur Market APMC stood at the front of the pack for Onion, clocking the day's best rate at ₹10,000 per quintal. That figure outpaced every other yard reporting Onion, making it the day's standout.
01What Put Chengannur Market APMC on Top Today
Price leadership tends to follow when grade is good and several buyers want the same lots.
- Highest Recorded Price₹10,200
- Lowest Price Today₹9,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹10,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Small)
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.
This puts Onion about 67.3% above the period average, and just 2.0% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Oct 2026, so you can see where Chengannur Market 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 Aroor Market APMC | ₹9,300 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 5 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 6 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 7 Kovilpatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Kakching Market APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Kodaikkanal(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 11 Medavakkam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 12 Gondatwisa APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,500 (53.8%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 90-Day Trend
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Chengannur Market APMC ranged between ₹1,900 and ₹10,200, with the average around ₹5,978. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹9,800 | ₹9,500 | ₹9,600 |
| 23 Sep | ₹10,200 | ₹9,500 | ₹10,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹8,800 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,700 |
| 19 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 17 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,700 | ₹5,800 |
| 16 Sep | ₹8,900 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 15 Sep | ₹9,000 | ₹8,500 | ₹8,800 |
| 14 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 12 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹8,000 | ₹7,500 | ₹7,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 08 Sep | ₹5,900 | ₹5,600 | ₹5,800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹8,200 | ₹7,900 | ₹8,000 |
| 04 Sep | ₹8,300 | ₹7,800 | ₹8,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹5,600 | ₹5,300 | ₹5,400 |
| 02 Sep | ₹5,000 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
The takeaway: Chengannur Market APMC was the market to beat for Onion on 12 Oct 2026. Arrivals and demand over the next sessions will decide if the lead sticks.
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.