Pulling together the 12 Sep 2026 mandi readings, Onion was quoted at ₹4,000 per quintal in Tamluk (Medinipur E) 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₹4,200
- Lowest Price Today₹3,800
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,000
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Sep 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
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 30.5% above the period average — just 13.0% short of 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 Sep 2026, making it easy to spot the best-paying market.
| 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 Sampath Nagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 10 Thanjavur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 11 Tirukattupalli(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 12 Aruppukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
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.
The ₹2,850 (42.2%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0590-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 90 days, Onion prices at Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC ranged between ₹1,200 and ₹4,600, with the average around ₹3,065. Comparing today against this recent band helps separate a genuine trend from a short-lived, selective-buying spike.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 05 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 04 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 03 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 02 Nov | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 01 Nov | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 30 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 28 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 27 Oct | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 25 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 22 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 20 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 18 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 16 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 15 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 14 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 13 Oct | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 12 Oct | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 25 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
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
For Onion, the top rate is a guide rather than a guarantee — your net depends on freight, grade and the moment you sell.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
To wrap up, Tamluk (Medinipur E) APMC logged this Onion rate on 12 Sep 2026. The market-wise spread and recent trend above give the fuller picture.
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.