Here's the 12 Sep 2026 mandi snapshot — Onion was quoted at ₹4,400 per quintal in Rishikesh APMC. Here's how that rate sits against other reporting yards, with recent history for context.
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₹4,900
- Lowest Price Today₹3,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,400
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 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.
At this level, Onion is about 71.5% above the period average, sitting just 11.1% 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 Sep 2026, so you can see where Rishikesh APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Palakkad Market APMC Leader | ₹9,600 |
| 2 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹8,700 |
| 3 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 4 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,250 |
| 5 Perambalur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 6 Devakottai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,100 |
| 7 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 8 Halahali APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 9 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Kariyapatti(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹2,850 (42.2%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Rishikesh APMC ranged between ₹1,300 and ₹4,950, with the average around ₹2,565. 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 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,950 | ₹3,045 | ₹4,450 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,250 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,850 | ₹3,400 | ₹4,200 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,900 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 06 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,950 |
| 05 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,800 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,850 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,300 | ₹2,600 | ₹3,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 22 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹2,200 | ₹3,000 |
| 21 Aug | ₹3,250 | ₹2,050 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,875 |
| 19 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 18 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,875 |
| 17 Aug | ₹3,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,800 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,575 |
| 13 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,550 |
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
Before carting Onion to a higher-paying yard, weigh the transport cost, grading norms, and how the rate might shift by the time you reach the gate.
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
All told, this is where Onion stood at Rishikesh APMC on 12 Sep 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.