From today's trading desk on 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,400 per quintal in Sailana APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,710
- Lowest Price Today₹310
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 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.
At this level, Onion is about 40.5% above the period average, sitting just 20.0% short of the period high. The closer a rate runs to its recent ceiling, the stronger the underlying buying tends to be.
03How Other Mandis Compare Today
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 6 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 7 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Chengalpet(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Virudhunagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹5,750 |
| 10 Imphal APMC | ₹5,700 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹5,250 |
| 12 Piravam Market APMC | ₹5,000 |
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.
A spread of ₹3,500 (70.0%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Sailana APMC ranged between ₹100 and ₹3,001, with the average around ₹1,708. 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 Aug | ₹2,780 | ₹100 | ₹2,200 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,710 | ₹310 | ₹2,400 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹100 | ₹2,100 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,351 | ₹400 | ₹1,900 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,450 | ₹150 | ₹1,800 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹200 | ₹1,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,403 | ₹390 | ₹1,800 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,000 | ₹1,001 | ₹2,000 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,353 | ₹200 | ₹1,800 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,385 | ₹300 | ₹2,091 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,431 | ₹500 | ₹2,100 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹700 | ₹2,150 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,509 | ₹600 | ₹2,100 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹400 | ₹2,050 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,371 | ₹661 | ₹2,300 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,390 | ₹431 | ₹2,200 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹200 | ₹1,100 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹100 | ₹2,000 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,251 | ₹601 | ₹1,800 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,190 | ₹461 | ₹2,100 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading is a good guide — but supply and transport still decide the best buy.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Sailana APMC on 12 Aug 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.