Here's the 12 Oct 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹5,190 per quintal in DADRI APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
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₹5,190
- Lowest Price Today₹5,190
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,190
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
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.
Right now Onion is about 88.3% above the period average — right at 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
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
How far apart are the top and bottom yards today? That spread tells you how much choosing the right market is worth.
A spread of ₹3,000 (42.9%) across reporting yards means a seller near a higher-paying mandi can realise meaningfully more — provided cartage and grading don't eat the difference.
052-Week Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last two weeks, Onion prices at DADRI APMC ranged between ₹1,050 and ₹5,190, with the average around ₹2,757. 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 | ₹5,190 | ₹5,190 | ₹5,190 |
| 17 Sep | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,000 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,051 |
| 31 Aug | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 | ₹3,690 |
| 25 Aug | ₹3,803 | ₹3,803 | ₹3,803 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,078 | ₹2,078 | ₹2,078 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,650 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,273 | ₹2,273 | ₹2,273 |
| 12 Jul | ₹2,054 | ₹2,054 | ₹2,054 |
| 30 Jun | ₹2,030 | ₹1,050 | ₹1,486 |
| 27 Jun | ₹2,170 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,170 |
| 26 Jun | ₹1,644 | ₹1,644 | ₹1,644 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in DADRI 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.