In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,198 per quintal in Saharanpur APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,030
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,198
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
At this level, Onion is about 46.5% above the period average, sitting just 30.5% 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 Saharanpur 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 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.
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.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Saharanpur APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹2,183. 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 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,030 | ₹3,198 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,665 |
| 22 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,648 |
| 19 Sep | ₹3,620 | ₹3,540 | ₹3,584 |
| 18 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹3,620 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,609 |
| 13 Sep | ₹3,700 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,598 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,650 |
| 11 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,850 | ₹3,488 |
| 09 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,082 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,134 |
| 07 Sep | ₹3,050 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,694 |
| 06 Sep | ₹3,750 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,843 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,805 |
| 04 Sep | ₹3,400 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,789 |
| 03 Sep | ₹3,500 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,826 |
| 02 Sep | ₹3,200 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,828 |
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
Traders watch leading rates closely, since a yard that repeatedly tops the list usually sets expectations across the region.
10The Quick Read
All told, this is where Onion stood at Saharanpur 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.