In the price report dated 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,300 per quintal in Fatehpur APMC. The rate table and price history below give the fuller picture for Onion today.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,300
- Lowest Price Today₹2,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Today's rate is about 10.8% above the period average and just 11.5% short of the period high. A price holding this high in the range usually points to firm structural demand rather than a one-off bid.
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 Fatehpur 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.
The ₹3,500 (70.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Fatehpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹2,600, with the average around ₹2,076. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,368 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 09 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,381 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,324 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,300 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,371 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,326 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,500 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 19 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,433 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,415 |
| 15 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
| 13 Jul | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,400 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Fatehpur APMC. Check the market-wise board and the daily update to see how it compares and where it moves next.
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.