In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,700 per quintal in Bethuadahari APMC. Below you'll find how this compares with other markets and how the rate has moved lately.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Each yard's figure is a snapshot of its own supply-and-demand, which is why comparing markets is useful.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,800
- Lowest Price Today₹2,600
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,700
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Today's Price, Placed in Its 30-Day Band
Placing today's rate inside the recent band shows whether the price is running hot, cool, or mid-pack.
Right now Onion is about 1.5% above the period average — just 15.6% 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
Here's how Onion rates stacked up across reporting markets on 12 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Athirampuzha Market APMC Leader | ₹8,600 |
| 2 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 4 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Kattappana Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 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 ₹3,600 (72.0%) gap between the dearest and cheapest yard shows there's real room to gain by choosing the market carefully, once transport is factored in.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Bethuadahari APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹3,200, with the average around ₹2,661. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 11 Aug | ₹2,700 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,600 |
| 10 Aug | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,700 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,000 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 25 Jul | ₹3,200 | ₹3,000 | ₹3,100 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 23 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 22 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 20 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 19 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 18 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,900 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 15 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
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
Selling Onion well is partly about the rate and partly about logistics — the nearest strong market often beats a far-off higher one.
09A Buyer's Angle
Big buyers often use a steady strong market as their guide when bargaining in nearby areas.
10The Quick Read
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Bethuadahari APMC on 12 Aug 2026. See the full market-wise table for the day's high, low and average.
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.