From today's trading desk on 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,250 per quintal in Dhariwal APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
01What Put Dhariwal APMC on Top Today
What a mandi pays on the day comes down to how much Onion arrived and how keen the buyers were — both shift from yard to yard.
- Highest Recorded Price₹1,250
- Lowest Price Today₹1,250
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,250
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
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 23.7% below the period average, sitting just 36.2% 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 Oct 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 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 ₹3,000 (42.9%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
052-Week Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at Dhariwal APMC ranged between ₹1,250 and ₹1,960, with the average around ₹1,639. 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 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 12 Oct | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 25 Sep | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 24 Sep | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 | ₹1,450 |
| 23 Sep | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 | ₹1,440 |
| 22 Sep | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 | ₹1,460 |
| 21 Sep | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 | ₹1,470 |
| 20 Sep | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 | ₹1,550 |
| 19 Sep | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 | ₹1,530 |
| 18 Sep | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 | ₹1,560 |
| 17 Sep | ₹1,540 | ₹1,540 | ₹1,540 |
| 15 Sep | ₹1,630 | ₹1,630 | ₹1,630 |
| 14 Sep | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 | ₹1,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 09 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Sep | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 31 Aug | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 | ₹1,750 |
| 27 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 26 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
| 24 Aug | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 | ₹1,950 |
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
When picking where to sell Onion, balance the headline rate against cartage and the risk of heavier arrivals trimming it at the gate.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Dhariwal 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.