In the day's wholesale-price digest for 12 Oct 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹4,200 per quintal in Karimpur APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
The rate here reflects this yard's conditions on the day; the table shows how those compare elsewhere.
- Highest Recorded Price₹4,500
- Lowest Price Today₹4,000
- Average (Modal) Price₹4,200
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Oct 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02How Strong Is Today's Rate, Really
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
At this level, Onion is about 32.3% above the period average, sitting just 14.3% 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
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 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹13,000 |
| 2 Parappanangadi Market APMC | ₹11,100 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹10,600 |
| 4 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹10,000 |
| 5 Koduvayoor Market APMC | ₹9,900 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 7 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹9,000 |
| 8 Kottayam Market APMC | ₹8,800 |
| 9 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 10 Myladi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹7,500 |
| 11 Anchal Market APMC | ₹7,300 |
| 12 Chelakkara Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
The ₹5,800 (80.6%) 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 Karimpur APMC ranged between ₹1,700 and ₹4,900, with the average around ₹3,175. 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 Oct | ₹4,500 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 24 Sep | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,800 |
| 23 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 19 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 18 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 17 Sep | ₹4,700 | ₹4,500 | ₹4,600 |
| 16 Sep | ₹4,600 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,300 |
| 14 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,300 | ₹4,400 |
| 13 Sep | ₹4,500 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,400 |
| 11 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 10 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 09 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 08 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 03 Sep | ₹4,000 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 02 Sep | ₹4,200 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,100 |
| 01 Sep | ₹4,400 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 31 Aug | ₹4,900 | ₹4,700 | ₹4,800 |
| 29 Aug | ₹4,800 | ₹4,600 | ₹4,700 |
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
Procurement tends to follow the leader, but the sharper buyers also watch when arrivals threaten to shift it.
10The Quick Read
To sum up, this was the Onion rate at Karimpur APMC on 12 Oct 2026. The comparison table shows how it stacks up against other yards today.
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.