In today's crop-price rundown for 12 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹2,750 per quintal in Durgapur APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What's Behind Today's Onion Price
Local arrivals, grade and the number of active buyers together set a market's rate for the day.
- Highest Recorded Price₹2,850
- Lowest Price Today₹2,650
- Average (Modal) Price₹2,750
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date12 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Nasik)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Today's modal rate sits in the 30-Day band like this — a quick read of how much strength is behind the current price.
Today's rate is about 15.5% above the period average and just 3.5% 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 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 North Paravur Market APMC Leader | ₹8,500 |
| 2 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 3 Kamakhyanagar APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 4 Munnar Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 5 Thodupuzha Market APMC | ₹6,900 |
| 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 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 ₹3,500 (70.0%) 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 Durgapur APMC ranged between ₹1,750 and ₹2,850, with the average around ₹2,381. A rate sitting near the top of this range points to firm demand, while a move toward the lower band suggests easing pressure.
06Recent Price History
| Date | High (₹) | Low (₹) | Average (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 10 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,600 | ₹2,750 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,750 |
| 05 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 04 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 03 Aug | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 31 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 30 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,700 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 27 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,750 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,650 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,550 | ₹2,600 |
| 22 Jul | ₹2,800 | ₹2,650 | ₹2,700 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,450 |
| 17 Jul | ₹2,650 | ₹2,200 | ₹2,450 |
| 16 Jul | ₹2,600 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,450 |
| 14 Jul | ₹2,500 | ₹2,150 | ₹2,400 |
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
For buyers, the market that stays on top is where the real rate gets set — worth checking every day.
10The Quick Read
Net-net, Durgapur APMC posted this Onion rate on 12 Aug 2026. Compare it with nearby yards and keep an eye on the daily update for the direction.
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.