In the day's wholesale-price digest for 27 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,500 per quintal in Dhing APMC. A market-wise comparison and the recent price history follow for a fuller read.
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₹3,620
- Lowest Price Today₹3,300
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,500
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date27 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Onion)
02Where Today's Rate Sits in the Range
Here's where today's Onion rate lands within its recent low-to-high range.
Right now Onion is about 30.0% above the period average — just 12.5% 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 27 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Nedumkandam Market APMC Leader | ₹7,500 |
| 2 Bishenpur APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 3 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 4 Thoubal APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 5 Ponnamaravathi(Uzhavar Sandhai) APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 6 Kumbakonam (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,600 |
| 7 Gandarvakottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 8 Sivagangai (Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 9 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
| 10 KKNagar(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,400 |
| 11 Anaiyur(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
| 12 Thirumangalam(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,300 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹1,200 (19.0%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
05How Today Compares to the 30-Day Trend
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Dhing APMC ranged between ₹1,960 and ₹4,000, with the average around ₹2,692. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 28 Aug | ₹3,800 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 27 Aug | ₹3,620 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 26 Aug | ₹3,700 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 24 Aug | ₹3,600 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,500 |
| 14 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,300 | ₹3,400 |
| 12 Aug | ₹3,500 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 07 Aug | ₹2,930 | ₹2,750 | ₹2,840 |
| 06 Aug | ₹3,300 | ₹2,800 | ₹3,100 |
| 05 Aug | ₹3,050 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 04 Aug | ₹3,040 | ₹2,850 | ₹2,960 |
| 03 Aug | ₹3,140 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 31 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 28 Jul | ₹3,120 | ₹2,900 | ₹3,000 |
| 24 Jul | ₹3,050 | ₹2,860 | ₹2,970 |
| 22 Jul | ₹4,000 | ₹3,500 | ₹3,800 |
| 16 Jul | ₹3,000 | ₹2,700 | ₹2,800 |
| 09 Jul | ₹3,100 | ₹2,800 | ₹2,900 |
| 08 Jul | ₹2,200 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,150 |
| 07 Jul | ₹2,250 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,150 |
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
The day's best Onion rate is a good benchmark, yet distance, grade and how many others arrive with the same crop can all move your final price.
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Dhing APMC on 27 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.