Checking the day's mandi numbers for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,451 per quintal in Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,801
- Lowest Price Today₹1,200
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,451
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Unhali)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 2-Week Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 19.4% below the period average — just 32.3% short of the period high. Holding near the top of the range is typically a sign of genuine strength, not a stray quote.
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 Lasalgaon(Niphad) 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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
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.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹5,100, with the average around ₹4,282. When today's rate approaches or exceeds the recent high, it signals strong structural demand. Consistent performance near the upper band reinforces the mandi's credibility as a leading hub.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Oct | ₹3,801 | ₹1,200 | ₹3,451 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,440 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,453 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,100 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,359 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,050 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,410 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,372 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,150 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,601 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,300 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹1,801 | ₹4,400 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,752 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,590 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,810 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,600 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,891 | ₹1,200 | ₹4,550 |
| 05 Sep | ₹5,100 | ₹1,501 | ₹4,750 |
| 04 Sep | ₹4,858 | ₹1,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹1,301 | ₹4,500 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Lasalgaon(Niphad) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.