Reading today's price tape for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,700 per quintal in Sagar(F&V) APMC. Below, the same crop is lined up across yards so you can see the full range.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A day's rate at any single yard reflects the local balance of arrivals and buyers, which is why it can sit above or below other markets.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,900
- Lowest Price Today₹1,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 1.3% below the period average, sitting just 34.6% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 12 Aug 2026, so you can see where Sagar(F&V) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| 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.
That ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Sagar(F&V) APMC ranged between ₹800 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹1,722. 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 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 04 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,500 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,400 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹2,000 |
| 21 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 10 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 09 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹2,000 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,800 |
| 02 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,800 |
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
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
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Sagar(F&V) 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.