In the latest market update for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,600 per quintal in Pune(Khadiki) APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
A single market's price is shaped by local stock and bidding, so it's best read alongside the wider board.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,200
- Lowest Price Today₹1,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,600
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 7.9% above the period average, sitting just 33.3% 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 Oct 2026, so you can see where Pune(Khadiki) 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.
The ₹3,000 (42.9%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Pune(Khadiki) APMC ranged between ₹1,000 and ₹2,400, with the average around ₹1,483. 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 | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 25 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 23 Sep | ₹2,400 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,700 |
| 18 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,700 |
| 17 Sep | ₹2,200 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,600 |
| 13 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 10 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 08 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 06 Sep | ₹1,700 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,350 |
| 04 Sep | ₹1,800 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,400 |
| 03 Sep | ₹1,600 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,300 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
For buyers, a market that keeps leading on price tends to become the yardstick others quote against. It's worth tracking how arrivals and freight play out over the next few days.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Pune(Khadiki) APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The board above shows whether it ran high, low or mid-pack.
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.