In the day's wholesale-price digest for 22 Aug 2026, Onion was quoted at ₹3,300 per quintal in Khagaria APMC. See where this sits in the day's Onion range, plus the recent trend, in the sections below.
01Key Drivers Behind Today's Onion Rate
Day-to-day, a yard's rate follows its own stock and demand rather than a single national price.
- Highest Recorded Price₹3,350
- Lowest Price Today₹3,160
- Average (Modal) Price₹3,300
- Reporting Mandis12
- Date22 Aug 2026
- CommodityOnion (Red)
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 39.5% above the period average — just 37.7% 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 22 Aug 2026. A clear leader usually anchors price expectations across nearby mandis.
| Mandi | Price (₹ / quintal) |
|---|---|
| 1 Vadakkenchery Market APMC Leader | ₹9,500 |
| 2 Athirampuzha Market APMC | ₹9,400 |
| 3 Palakkad Market APMC | ₹9,200 |
| 4 Pala Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 5 Aroor Market APMC | ₹8,600 |
| 6 North Paravur Market APMC | ₹8,500 |
| 7 Harippad Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 8 Kondotty Market APMC | ₹8,000 |
| 9 Ettumanoor Market APMC | ₹7,800 |
| 10 Thalayolaparambu Market APMC | ₹7,000 |
| 11 Vadaseri APMC | ₹6,750 |
| 12 Pudukottai(Uzhavar Sandhai ) APMC | ₹6,500 |
04The Spread: Best vs Cheapest Yard
The distance between the best- and lowest-paying mandi is the day's real opportunity for Onion.
At ₹3,000 (46.2%), the spread is wide enough that where you sell Onion matters as much as when — net of freight and quality cuts.
0530-Day Price Trend at a Glance
Over the last 30 days, Onion prices at Khagaria APMC ranged between ₹990 and ₹5,300, with the average around ₹2,365. 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 (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | ₹3,350 | ₹3,160 | ₹3,300 |
| 20 Aug | ₹3,160 | ₹3,050 | ₹3,100 |
| 18 Aug | ₹2,730 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,640 |
| 17 Aug | ₹2,440 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,300 |
| 12 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,450 | ₹2,500 |
| 08 Aug | ₹2,550 | ₹2,360 | ₹2,450 |
| 06 Aug | ₹2,600 | ₹2,400 | ₹2,500 |
| 03 Aug | ₹4,250 | ₹4,000 | ₹4,200 |
| 02 Aug | ₹2,650 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 01 Aug | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 30 Jul | ₹1,440 | ₹1,200 | ₹1,360 |
| 29 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 28 Jul | ₹2,440 | ₹2,250 | ₹2,350 |
| 27 Jul | ₹3,560 | ₹3,100 | ₹3,300 |
| 26 Jul | ₹2,850 | ₹2,300 | ₹2,560 |
| 25 Jul | ₹2,480 | ₹2,160 | ₹2,300 |
| 24 Jul | ₹2,750 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,560 |
| 23 Jul | ₹2,760 | ₹2,560 | ₹2,720 |
| 21 Jul | ₹5,300 | ₹4,800 | ₹5,200 |
| 18 Jul | ₹2,640 | ₹2,500 | ₹2,530 |
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
In short, Onion changed hands at this rate in Khagaria APMC on 22 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.