Looking at how the yards traded on 31 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹5,500 per quintal in Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC. Compare it with the rest of the day's Onion markets in the table that follows.
01What Put Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC on Top Today
Rates vary across markets because supply at the gate and demand on the floor are never quite the same in two places.
- Highest Recorded Price₹6,000
- Lowest Price Today₹5,400
- Average (Modal) Price₹5,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date31 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Local)
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.
Right now Onion is about 37.6% above the period average — just 8.3% 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
The table below lines up Onion rates across the markets that reported on 31 Aug 2026, so you can see where Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC sits versus the rest. A clear front-runner tends to shape what nearby yards quote.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Kamakhyanagar APMC Leader | ₹10,000 |
| 2 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,600 |
| 3 Chengannur Market APMC | ₹8,300 |
| 4 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 5 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,200 |
| 6 Kayamkulam Market APMC | ₹6,800 |
| 7 Tirupatthur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 8 Ramanathapuram(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 9 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 10 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 11 Karambakkudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Karaikudi(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
That ₹3,400 (51.5%) difference is the day's opportunity: the same Onion fetched noticeably more at the top yard than at the softest one.
0530-Day Price Context — Trend & Strength
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC ranged between ₹2,400 and ₹6,000, with the average around ₹3,998. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sep | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 31 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 29 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 28 Aug | ₹5,800 | ₹5,200 | ₹5,400 |
| 27 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,500 | ₹5,600 |
| 26 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,400 | ₹5,500 |
| 25 Aug | ₹6,000 | ₹5,000 | ₹5,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 21 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 20 Aug | ₹5,500 | ₹4,700 | ₹5,000 |
| 19 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,400 | ₹4,500 |
| 17 Aug | ₹5,000 | ₹4,200 | ₹4,500 |
| 15 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,000 |
| 14 Aug | ₹4,200 | ₹3,600 | ₹3,800 |
| 13 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,600 | ₹4,000 |
| 12 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 11 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,800 | ₹4,300 |
| 10 Aug | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,600 |
| 09 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
| 07 Aug | ₹4,500 | ₹3,500 | ₹4,000 |
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
Aim for the best-paying Onion yard if you can, but keep cartage and grading in the maths before you load the cart.
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
To wrap up, Pamohi(Garchuk) APMC logged this Onion rate on 31 Aug 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.