In the price report dated 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,828 per quintal in Shajapur APMC. The price-position and spread sections below place this rate in its wider context.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,828
- Lowest Price Today₹2,593
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,828
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Medium)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
This puts Onion about 52.9% above the period average, and just 47.2% 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 Aug 2026, so you can see where Shajapur 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 distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
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.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Shajapur APMC ranged between ₹286 and ₹5,358, with the average around ₹1,850. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹1,910 | ₹492 | ₹1,243 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,828 | ₹2,593 | ₹2,828 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,573 | ₹596 | ₹2,147 |
| 10 Aug | ₹1,921 | ₹350 | ₹1,921 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,039 | ₹1,020 | ₹2,039 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,178 | ₹503 | ₹2,178 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,371 | ₹516 | ₹1,872 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,263 | ₹506 | ₹1,012 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,250 | ₹300 | ₹1,847 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,191 | ₹325 | ₹1,798 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,316 | ₹732 | ₹1,665 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,283 | ₹1,312 | ₹2,096 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹298 | ₹1,984 |
| 27 Jul | ₹1,600 | ₹432 | ₹1,157 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,261 | ₹388 | ₹2,261 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,225 | ₹1,080 | ₹2,225 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,335 | ₹300 | ₹1,863 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,031 | ₹905 | ₹2,031 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,483 | ₹511 | ₹905 |
| 20 Jul | ₹2,151 | ₹800 | ₹2,000 |
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
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
In a nutshell, Onion was priced at this level in Shajapur APMC on 12 Aug 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.