In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,500 per quintal in Badnawar APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹2,950
- Lowest Price Today₹500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
This puts Onion about 20.2% above the period average, and just 66.7% 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 Badnawar 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 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Badnawar APMC ranged between ₹400 and ₹4,511, with the average around ₹1,248. 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 | ₹2,950 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹2,000 | ₹851 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹510 | ₹1,500 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,550 | ₹400 | ₹1,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹600 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹605 | ₹650 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,251 | ₹1,175 | ₹2,251 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹400 | ₹1,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹500 | ₹1,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,020 | ₹511 | ₹2,000 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹500 | ₹1,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,510 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,510 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹450 | ₹1,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹450 | ₹800 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹500 | ₹800 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,350 | ₹510 | ₹1,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,511 | ₹711 | ₹1,200 |
| 01 Sep | ₹700 | ₹550 | ₹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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
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
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Badnawar APMC on 12 Oct 2026. Track the daily rates to see how the market shifts.
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.