Turning to the 12 Oct 2026 APMC board, Onion was quoted at ₹4,500 per quintal in Roorkee APMC. This is one of several Onion rates reported today — the table shows the rest.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
How much a yard pays reflects the produce reaching it and the buyers present — neither is uniform across mandis.
- Highest Recorded Price₹5,500
- Lowest Price Today₹3,500
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Other)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 90-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 39.3% above the period average and just 18.2% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Oct 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Chengannur Market APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 3 Aralamoodu Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 5 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 6 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 7 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 8 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 9 Boudh APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 10 Kallakurichi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Sankarapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 12 Anna nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
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.
At ₹3,200 (47.1%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Roorkee APMC ranged between ₹2,000 and ₹5,500, with the average around ₹3,231. 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 | ₹5,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,500 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 22 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 21 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 20 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹3,000 | ₹4,000 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,600 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,800 |
| 12 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹2,500 | ₹3,500 |
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
A leading rate is worth aiming for with Onion, though transport, quality sorting and timing decide what you really take home.
09A Buyer's Angle
Buyers tend to treat a reliably high yard as the benchmark, then work their nearby purchases around it.
10The Quick Read
Bottom line: on 12 Oct 2026, Onion traded at this rate in Roorkee 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.