In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹1,850 per quintal in Kasganj APMC. The full board below shows whether this rate runs high, low or mid-pack against other yards.
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₹1,850
- Lowest Price Today₹1,850
- Average (Modal) Price₹1,850
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 17.2% above the period average and just 2.6% 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
This table ranks Onion rates across active mandis for 12 Aug 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Kasganj APMC ranged between ₹1,100 and ₹1,900, with the average around ₹1,578. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 07 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 05 Aug | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 02 Aug | ₹1,900 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,853 |
| 31 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 28 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 26 Jul | ₹1,858 | ₹1,858 | ₹1,858 |
| 23 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 21 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 19 Jul | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 | ₹1,900 |
| 17 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 16 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 14 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 12 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 | ₹1,850 |
| 11 Jul | ₹1,850 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,803 |
| 10 Jul | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| 07 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 05 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
| 04 Jul | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 | ₹1,250 |
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
A yard that keeps leading becomes a quoting reference, so traders track its arrivals as a regional cue.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Aug 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Kasganj 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.